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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,672.72, 403,806.42 and 183,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,672.72, 403,806.42 and 183,788.80 is: 253,577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,672.72 : 403,806.42 = 183,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,672.72/403,806.42 = 183,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,672.72x = 403,806.42 × 183,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,672.72x = 74,215,097,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,215,097,364.10/292,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,577.09

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