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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,774.24, 446,706.72 and 185,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,774.24, 446,706.72 and 185,363.52 is: 278,073.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,774.24 : 446,706.72 = 185,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,774.24/446,706.72 = 185,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,774.24x = 446,706.72 × 185,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,774.24x = 82,803,130,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,803,130,026.85/297,774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,073.52

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