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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,707.80, 437,561.70 and 186,645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,707.80, 437,561.70 and 186,645.40 is: 279,968.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,707.80 : 437,561.70 = 186,645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,707.80/437,561.70 = 186,645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,707.80x = 437,561.70 × 186,645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,707.80x = 81,668,878,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,668,878,521.18/291,707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,968.10

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