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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,946.80, 437,920.20 and 186,884.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,946.80, 437,920.20 and 186,884.40 is: 280,326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,946.80 : 437,920.20 = 186,884.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,946.80/437,920.20 = 186,884.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,946.80x = 437,920.20 × 186,884.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,946.80x = 81,840,453,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,840,453,824.88/291,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,326.60

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