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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,443.20, 420,300.51 and 183,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,443.20, 420,300.51 and 183,614.96 is: 253,490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,443.20 : 420,300.51 = 183,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,443.20/420,300.51 = 183,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,443.20x = 420,300.51 × 183,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,443.20x = 77,173,461,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,173,461,331.63/304,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,490.51

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