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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,874.60, 437,811.90 and 186,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,874.60, 437,811.90 and 186,898.60 is: 280,347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,874.60 : 437,811.90 = 186,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,874.60/437,811.90 = 186,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,874.60x = 437,811.90 × 186,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,874.60x = 81,826,431,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,826,431,173.34/291,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,347.90

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