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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,079.72, 404,465.76 and 185,610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,079.72, 404,465.76 and 185,610.60 is: 256,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,079.72 : 404,465.76 = 185,610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,079.72/404,465.76 = 185,610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,079.72x = 404,465.76 × 185,610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,079.72x = 75,073,132,393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,073,132,393.06/293,079.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,152.60

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