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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,414.06, 403,315.50 and 184,880.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,414.06, 403,315.50 and 184,880.26 is: 254,998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,414.06 : 403,315.50 = 184,880.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,414.06/403,315.50 = 184,880.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,414.06x = 403,315.50 × 184,880.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,414.06x = 74,565,074,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,565,074,502.03/292,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,998.25

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