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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,038.71, 444,912.66 and 182,838.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,038.71, 444,912.66 and 182,838.43 is: 273,860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,038.71 : 444,912.66 = 182,838.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,038.71/444,912.66 = 182,838.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,038.71x = 444,912.66 × 182,838.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,038.71x = 81,347,132,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,347,132,241.52/297,038.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,860.37

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