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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,605.23, 403,969.24 and 185,267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,605.23, 403,969.24 and 185,267.27 is: 255,779.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,605.23 : 403,969.24 = 185,267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,605.23/403,969.24 = 185,267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,605.23x = 403,969.24 × 185,267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,605.23x = 74,842,279,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,842,279,500.28/292,605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,779.02

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