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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,773.52, 403,879.08 and 185,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,773.52, 403,879.08 and 185,162.32 is: 255,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,773.52 : 403,879.08 = 185,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,773.52/403,879.08 = 185,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,773.52x = 403,879.08 × 185,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,773.52x = 74,783,187,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,783,187,452.27/292,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,430.16

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