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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,062, 441,845.60 and 182,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,062, 441,845.60 and 182,961.16 is: 273,978.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,062 : 441,845.60 = 182,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,062/441,845.60 = 182,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,062x = 441,845.60 × 182,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,062x = 80,840,583,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,840,583,516.90/295,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,978.29

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