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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,619.52, 403,666.56 and 185,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,619.52, 403,666.56 and 185,008.32 is: 255,217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,619.52 : 403,666.56 = 185,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,619.52/403,666.56 = 185,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,619.52x = 403,666.56 × 185,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,619.52x = 74,681,672,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,681,672,105.78/292,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,217.67

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