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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,947.80, 437,921.70 and 186,885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,947.80, 437,921.70 and 186,885.40 is: 280,328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,947.80 : 437,921.70 = 186,885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,947.80/437,921.70 = 186,885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,947.80x = 437,921.70 × 186,885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,947.80x = 81,841,172,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,841,172,073.18/291,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,328.10

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