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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,921.32, 437,186.94 and 186,413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,921.32, 437,186.94 and 186,413.48 is: 279,176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,921.32 : 437,186.94 = 186,413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,921.32/437,186.94 = 186,413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,921.32x = 437,186.94 × 186,413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,921.32x = 81,497,538,895.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,497,538,895.95/291,921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,176.39

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