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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,999.20, 445,498.80 and 182,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,999.20, 445,498.80 and 182,837.80 is: 274,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,999.20 : 445,498.80 = 182,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,999.20/445,498.80 = 182,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,999.20x = 445,498.80 × 182,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,999.20x = 81,454,020,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,454,020,494.64/296,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,256.70

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