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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,244.40, 438,760.80 and 187,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,244.40, 438,760.80 and 187,268.40 is: 281,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,244.40 : 438,760.80 = 187,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,244.40/438,760.80 = 187,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,244.40x = 438,760.80 × 187,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,244.40x = 82,166,032,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,166,032,998.72/292,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,155.20

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