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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,197.05, 404,655.35 and 185,777.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,197.05, 404,655.35 and 185,777.08 is: 256,399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,197.05 : 404,655.35 = 185,777.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,197.05/404,655.35 = 185,777.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,197.05x = 404,655.35 × 185,777.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,197.05x = 75,175,687,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,175,687,388.85/293,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,399.88

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