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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,906.90, 442,688.40 and 182,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,906.90, 442,688.40 and 182,713.80 is: 274,273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,906.90 : 442,688.40 = 182,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,906.90/442,688.40 = 182,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,906.90x = 442,688.40 × 182,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,906.90x = 80,885,279,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,885,279,779.92/294,906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,273.95

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