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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,240.97, 404,716.05 and 185,821.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,240.97, 404,716.05 and 185,821.05 is: 256,460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,240.97 : 404,716.05 = 185,821.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,240.97/404,716.05 = 185,821.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,240.97x = 404,716.05 × 185,821.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,240.97x = 75,204,761,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,204,761,362.85/293,240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,460.62

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