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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,323.99, 406,042.89 and 185,234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,323.99, 406,042.89 and 185,234.91 is: 255,546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,323.99 : 406,042.89 = 185,234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,323.99/406,042.89 = 185,234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,323.99x = 406,042.89 × 185,234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,323.99x = 75,213,318,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,213,318,185.29/294,323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,546.00

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