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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,045.20, 438,067.80 and 181,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,045.20, 438,067.80 and 181,453.20 is: 272,179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,045.20 : 438,067.80 = 181,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,045.20/438,067.80 = 181,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,045.20x = 438,067.80 × 181,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,045.20x = 79,488,804,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,488,804,126.96/292,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,179.80

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