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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,973.52, 404,155.08 and 185,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,973.52, 404,155.08 and 185,362.32 is: 255,706.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,973.52 : 404,155.08 = 185,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,973.52/404,155.08 = 185,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,973.52x = 404,155.08 × 185,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,973.52x = 74,915,123,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,915,123,268.59/292,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,706.12

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