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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,409.20, 438,613.80 and 181,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,409.20, 438,613.80 and 181,817.20 is: 272,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,409.20 : 438,613.80 = 181,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,409.20/438,613.80 = 181,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,409.20x = 438,613.80 × 181,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,409.20x = 79,747,532,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,747,532,997.36/292,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,725.80

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