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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,731.40, 630,902.70 and 183,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,731.40, 630,902.70 and 183,952.20 is: 275,843.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,731.40 : 630,902.70 = 183,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,731.40/630,902.70 = 183,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,731.40x = 630,902.70 × 183,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,731.40x = 116,055,939,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,055,939,650.94/420,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,843.30

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