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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,757.84, 403,844.42 and 202,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,757.84, 403,844.42 and 202,161.36 is: 278,871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,757.84 : 403,844.42 = 202,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,757.84/403,844.42 = 202,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,757.84x = 403,844.42 × 202,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,757.84x = 81,641,738,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,641,738,058.27/292,757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,871.23

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