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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,106.16, 404,529.96 and 185,686.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,106.16, 404,529.96 and 185,686.17 is: 256,274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,106.16 : 404,529.96 = 185,686.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,106.16/404,529.96 = 185,686.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,106.16x = 404,529.96 × 185,686.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,106.16x = 75,115,618,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,115,618,922.65/293,106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,274.45

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