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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,362.72, 403,449.12 and 183,525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,362.72, 403,449.12 and 183,525.63 is: 253,258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,362.72 : 403,449.12 = 183,525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,362.72/403,449.12 = 183,525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,362.72x = 403,449.12 × 183,525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,362.72x = 74,043,253,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,043,253,920.95/292,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,258.19

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