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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,752.91, 421,871.09 and 184,891.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,752.91, 421,871.09 and 184,891.67 is: 255,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,752.91 : 421,871.09 = 184,891.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,752.91/421,871.09 = 184,891.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,752.91x = 421,871.09 × 184,891.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,752.91x = 78,000,447,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,000,447,321.01/305,752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,109.42

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