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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,401.06, 403,297.56 and 184,867.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,401.06, 403,297.56 and 184,867.29 is: 254,980.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,401.06 : 403,297.56 = 184,867.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,401.06/403,297.56 = 184,867.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,401.06x = 403,297.56 × 184,867.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,401.06x = 74,556,526,980.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,556,526,980.81/292,401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,980.36

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