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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,687.40, 445,359.15 and 184,494.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,687.40, 445,359.15 and 184,494.30 is: 276,945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,687.40 : 445,359.15 = 184,494.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,687.40/445,359.15 = 184,494.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,687.40x = 445,359.15 × 184,494.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,687.40x = 82,166,224,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,166,224,627.85/296,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,945.45

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