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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,632.09, 440,552.70 and 181,181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,632.09, 440,552.70 and 181,181.33 is: 271,836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,632.09 : 440,552.70 = 181,181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,632.09/440,552.70 = 181,181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,632.09x = 440,552.70 × 181,181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,632.09x = 79,819,924,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,819,924,299.88/293,632.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,836.52

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