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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,571.94, 441,244.86 and 187,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,571.94, 441,244.86 and 187,425.14 is: 280,747.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,571.94 : 441,244.86 = 187,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,571.94/441,244.86 = 187,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,571.94x = 441,244.86 × 187,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,571.94x = 82,700,380,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,700,380,762.89/294,571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,747.65

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