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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,027.90, 442,869.90 and 182,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,027.90, 442,869.90 and 182,834.80 is: 274,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,027.90 : 442,869.90 = 182,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,027.90/442,869.90 = 182,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,027.90x = 442,869.90 × 182,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,027.90x = 80,972,029,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,972,029,592.52/295,027.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,455.50

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