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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,752.64, 439,828.80 and 187,776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,752.64, 439,828.80 and 187,776.64 is: 282,113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,752.64 : 439,828.80 = 187,776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,752.64/439,828.80 = 187,776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,752.64x = 439,828.80 × 187,776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,752.64x = 82,589,574,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,589,574,239.23/292,752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,113.85

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