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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,975.84, 442,183.44 and 188,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,975.84, 442,183.44 and 188,059.68 is: 281,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,975.84 : 442,183.44 = 188,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,975.84/442,183.44 = 188,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,975.84x = 442,183.44 × 188,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,975.84x = 83,156,876,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,156,876,227.70/294,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,910.80

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