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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,510.80, 437,266.20 and 186,448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,510.80, 437,266.20 and 186,448.40 is: 279,672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,510.80 : 437,266.20 = 186,448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,510.80/437,266.20 = 186,448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,510.80x = 437,266.20 × 186,448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,510.80x = 81,527,583,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,527,583,364.08/291,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,672.60

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