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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,297.88, 663,703.80 and 186,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,297.88, 663,703.80 and 186,111.68 is: 279,275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,297.88 : 663,703.80 = 186,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,297.88/663,703.80 = 186,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,297.88x = 663,703.80 × 186,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,297.88x = 123,523,029,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,523,029,240.38/442,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,275.65

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