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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,133.36, 438,381.48 and 187,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,133.36, 438,381.48 and 187,027.76 is: 280,657.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,133.36 : 438,381.48 = 187,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,133.36/438,381.48 = 187,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,133.36x = 438,381.48 × 187,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,133.36x = 81,989,506,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,989,506,229.88/292,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,657.80

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