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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,541.80, 444,207.90 and 183,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,541.80, 444,207.90 and 183,876.20 is: 275,439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,541.80 : 444,207.90 = 183,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,541.80/444,207.90 = 183,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,541.80x = 444,207.90 × 183,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,541.80x = 81,679,260,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,679,260,661.98/296,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,439.28

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