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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,639.83, 420,270.62 and 183,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,639.83, 420,270.62 and 183,713.92 is: 253,445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,639.83 : 420,270.62 = 183,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,639.83/420,270.62 = 183,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,639.83x = 420,270.62 × 183,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,639.83x = 77,209,561,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,209,561,879.79/304,639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,445.39

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