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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,968, 404,247.24 and 184,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,968, 404,247.24 and 184,055.40 is: 253,965.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,968 : 404,247.24 = 184,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,968/404,247.24 = 184,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,968x = 404,247.24 × 184,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,968x = 74,403,887,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,403,887,457.10/292,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,965.92

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