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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,203.60, 438,305.40 and 187,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,203.60, 438,305.40 and 187,227.60 is: 280,841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,203.60 : 438,305.40 = 187,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,203.60/438,305.40 = 187,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,203.60x = 438,305.40 × 187,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,203.60x = 82,062,868,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,062,868,109.04/292,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,841.40

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