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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,954.14, 404,319.78 and 185,534.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,954.14, 404,319.78 and 185,534.10 is: 256,064.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,954.14 : 404,319.78 = 185,534.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,954.14/404,319.78 = 185,534.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,954.14x = 404,319.78 × 185,534.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,954.14x = 75,015,106,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,015,106,494.50/292,954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,064.33

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