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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,244.20, 437,588.70 and 186,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,244.20, 437,588.70 and 186,490.60 is: 279,239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,244.20 : 437,588.70 = 186,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,244.20/437,588.70 = 186,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,244.20x = 437,588.70 × 186,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,244.20x = 81,606,179,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,606,179,216.22/292,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,239.69

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