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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,606.23, 403,970.62 and 185,268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,606.23, 403,970.62 and 185,268.27 is: 255,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,606.23 : 403,970.62 = 185,268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,606.23/403,970.62 = 185,268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,606.23x = 403,970.62 × 185,268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,606.23x = 74,842,937,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,842,937,898.23/292,606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,780.40

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