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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,115.20, 439,672.80 and 182,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,115.20, 439,672.80 and 182,523.20 is: 273,784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,115.20 : 439,672.80 = 182,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,115.20/439,672.80 = 182,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,115.20x = 439,672.80 × 182,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,115.20x = 80,250,486,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,250,486,408.96/293,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,784.80

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