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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,043.90, 437,547.45 and 181,106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,043.90, 437,547.45 and 181,106.30 is: 271,337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,043.90 : 437,547.45 = 181,106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,043.90/437,547.45 = 181,106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,043.90x = 437,547.45 × 181,106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,043.90x = 79,242,599,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,242,599,743.94/292,043.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,337.97

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