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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,264.20, 437,618.70 and 186,510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,264.20, 437,618.70 and 186,510.60 is: 279,269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,264.20 : 437,618.70 = 186,510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,264.20/437,618.70 = 186,510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,264.20x = 437,618.70 × 186,510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,264.20x = 81,620,526,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,620,526,308.22/292,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,269.67

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