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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,095.60, 438,143.40 and 187,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,095.60, 438,143.40 and 187,119.60 is: 280,679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,095.60 : 438,143.40 = 187,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,095.60/438,143.40 = 187,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,095.60x = 438,143.40 × 187,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,095.60x = 81,985,217,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,985,217,750.64/292,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,679.40

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