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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,799.02, 403,914.27 and 185,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,799.02, 403,914.27 and 185,187.82 is: 255,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,799.02 : 403,914.27 = 185,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,799.02/403,914.27 = 185,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,799.02x = 403,914.27 × 185,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,799.02x = 74,800,003,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,800,003,128.19/292,799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,465.35

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