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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,409.52, 443,258.88 and 183,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,409.52, 443,258.88 and 183,059.70 is: 274,679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,409.52 : 443,258.88 = 183,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,409.52/443,258.88 = 183,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,409.52x = 443,258.88 × 183,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,409.52x = 81,142,837,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,142,837,595.14/295,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,679.16

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