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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,209.44, 444,033.90 and 182,427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,209.44, 444,033.90 and 182,427.12 is: 273,468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,209.44 : 444,033.90 = 182,427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,209.44/444,033.90 = 182,427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,209.44x = 444,033.90 × 182,427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,209.44x = 81,003,825,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,003,825,559.37/296,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,468.08

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