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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,918.60, 437,877.90 and 186,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,918.60, 437,877.90 and 186,942.60 is: 280,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,918.60 : 437,877.90 = 186,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,918.60/437,877.90 = 186,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,918.60x = 437,877.90 × 186,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,918.60x = 81,858,033,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,858,033,108.54/291,918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,413.90

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