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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,712.80, 437,569.20 and 186,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,712.80, 437,569.20 and 186,650.40 is: 279,975.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,712.80 : 437,569.20 = 186,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,712.80/437,569.20 = 186,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,712.80x = 437,569.20 × 186,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,712.80x = 81,672,466,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,672,466,207.68/291,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,975.60

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