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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,897.14, 405,507.09 and 186,428.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,897.14, 405,507.09 and 186,428.14 is: 257,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,897.14 : 405,507.09 = 186,428.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,897.14/405,507.09 = 186,428.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,897.14x = 405,507.09 × 186,428.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,897.14x = 75,597,932,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,597,932,545.51/293,897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,225.82

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