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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,767.29, 420,581.97 and 183,885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,767.29, 420,581.97 and 183,885.26 is: 253,763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,767.29 : 420,581.97 = 183,885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,767.29/420,581.97 = 183,885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,767.29x = 420,581.97 × 183,885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,767.29x = 77,338,822,801.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,338,822,801.85/304,767.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,763.53

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