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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,604.67, 403,968.47 and 185,266.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,604.67, 403,968.47 and 185,266.71 is: 255,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,604.67 : 403,968.47 = 185,266.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,604.67/403,968.47 = 185,266.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,604.67x = 403,968.47 × 185,266.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,604.67x = 74,841,908,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,841,908,454.30/292,604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,778.24

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