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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,264.24, 403,254.92 and 201,591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,264.24, 403,254.92 and 201,591.22 is: 278,147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,264.24 : 403,254.92 = 201,591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,264.24/403,254.92 = 201,591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,264.24x = 403,254.92 × 201,591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,264.24x = 81,292,651,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,292,651,293.80/292,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,147.79

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