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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,946.83, 404,309.68 and 185,526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,946.83, 404,309.68 and 185,526.86 is: 256,054.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,946.83 : 404,309.68 = 185,526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,946.83/404,309.68 = 185,526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,946.83x = 404,309.68 × 185,526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,946.83x = 75,010,302,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,010,302,912.64/292,946.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,054.33

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