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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,051.80, 438,077.70 and 186,557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,051.80, 438,077.70 and 186,557.40 is: 279,836.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,051.80 : 438,077.70 = 186,557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,051.80/438,077.70 = 186,557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,051.80x = 438,077.70 × 186,557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,051.80x = 81,726,636,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,726,636,709.98/292,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,836.10

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