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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,901.60, 437,852.40 and 186,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,901.60, 437,852.40 and 186,925.60 is: 280,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,901.60 : 437,852.40 = 186,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,901.60/437,852.40 = 186,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,901.60x = 437,852.40 × 186,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,901.60x = 81,845,822,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,845,822,581.44/291,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,388.40

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