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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,022.82, 437,363.55 and 185,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,022.82, 437,363.55 and 185,399.28 is: 277,673.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,022.82 : 437,363.55 = 185,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,022.82/437,363.55 = 185,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,022.82x = 437,363.55 × 185,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,022.82x = 81,086,887,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,086,887,268.24/292,022.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,673.12

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