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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,501.52, 440,879.52 and 181,819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,501.52, 440,879.52 and 181,819.44 is: 272,190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,501.52 : 440,879.52 = 181,819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,501.52/440,879.52 = 181,819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,501.52x = 440,879.52 × 181,819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,501.52x = 80,160,467,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,160,467,433.87/294,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,190.34

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