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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,409.73, 403,589.39 and 185,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,409.73, 403,589.39 and 185,122.80 is: 255,509.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,409.73 : 403,589.39 = 185,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,409.73/403,589.39 = 185,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,409.73x = 403,589.39 × 185,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,409.73x = 74,713,597,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,713,597,001.48/292,409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,509.96

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