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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,241.20, 445,861.80 and 185,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,241.20, 445,861.80 and 185,266.80 is: 277,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,241.20 : 445,861.80 = 185,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,241.20/445,861.80 = 185,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,241.20x = 445,861.80 × 185,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,241.20x = 82,603,388,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,603,388,928.24/297,241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,900.20

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