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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,998.70, 445,498.05 and 182,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,998.70, 445,498.05 and 182,837.30 is: 274,255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,998.70 : 445,498.05 = 182,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,998.70/445,498.05 = 182,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,998.70x = 445,498.05 × 182,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,998.70x = 81,453,660,617.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,453,660,617.27/296,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,255.95

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