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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,391.99, 420,229.87 and 183,563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,391.99, 420,229.87 and 183,563.88 is: 253,420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,391.99 : 420,229.87 = 183,563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,391.99/420,229.87 = 183,563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,391.99x = 420,229.87 × 183,563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,391.99x = 77,139,025,429.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,139,025,429.10/304,391.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,420.02

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