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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,204.60, 438,306.90 and 187,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,204.60, 438,306.90 and 187,228.60 is: 280,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,204.60 : 438,306.90 = 187,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,204.60/438,306.90 = 187,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,204.60x = 438,306.90 × 187,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,204.60x = 82,063,587,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,063,587,257.34/292,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,842.90

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