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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,717.80, 439,076.70 and 187,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,717.80, 439,076.70 and 187,223.40 is: 280,835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,717.80 : 439,076.70 = 187,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,717.80/439,076.70 = 187,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,717.80x = 439,076.70 × 187,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,717.80x = 82,205,432,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,205,432,634.78/292,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,835.10

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