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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,873.60, 437,810.40 and 186,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,873.60, 437,810.40 and 186,897.60 is: 280,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,873.60 : 437,810.40 = 186,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,873.60/437,810.40 = 186,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,873.60x = 437,810.40 × 186,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,873.60x = 81,825,713,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,825,713,015.04/291,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,346.40

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