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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,003.56, 437,999.58 and 178,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,003.56, 437,999.58 and 178,184.88 is: 267,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,003.56 : 437,999.58 = 178,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,003.56/437,999.58 = 178,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,003.56x = 437,999.58 × 178,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,003.56x = 78,044,902,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,044,902,602.35/292,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,273.81

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