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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,131.86, 438,379.23 and 187,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,131.86, 438,379.23 and 187,026.26 is: 280,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,131.86 : 438,379.23 = 187,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,131.86/438,379.23 = 187,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,131.86x = 438,379.23 × 187,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,131.86x = 81,988,427,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,988,427,848.58/292,131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,655.55

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