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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,626.64, 403,811.46 and 183,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,626.64, 403,811.46 and 183,787.20 is: 253,617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,626.64 : 403,811.46 = 183,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,626.64/403,811.46 = 183,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,626.64x = 403,811.46 × 183,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,626.64x = 74,215,377,561.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,215,377,561.31/292,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,617.98

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