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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,562.17, 440,837.24 and 182,194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,562.17, 440,837.24 and 182,194.11 is: 272,668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,562.17 : 440,837.24 = 182,194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,562.17/440,837.24 = 182,194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,562.17x = 440,837.24 × 182,194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,562.17x = 80,317,947,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,317,947,685.69/294,562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,668.92

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