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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,739.41, 405,493.22 and 185,003.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,739.41, 405,493.22 and 185,003.55 is: 255,388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,739.41 : 405,493.22 = 185,003.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,739.41/405,493.22 = 185,003.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,739.41x = 405,493.22 × 185,003.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,739.41x = 75,017,685,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,017,685,663.44/293,739.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,388.56

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