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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,406.60, 438,609.90 and 187,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,406.60, 438,609.90 and 187,430.60 is: 281,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,406.60 : 438,609.90 = 187,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,406.60/438,609.90 = 187,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,406.60x = 438,609.90 × 187,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,406.60x = 82,208,916,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,208,916,722.94/292,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,145.90

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