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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,283.20, 437,647.20 and 186,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,283.20, 437,647.20 and 186,529.60 is: 279,298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,283.20 : 437,647.20 = 186,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,283.20/437,647.20 = 186,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,283.20x = 437,647.20 × 186,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,283.20x = 81,634,157,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,634,157,157.12/292,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,298.15

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