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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,180.16, 400,703.94 and 181,470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,180.16, 400,703.94 and 181,470.84 is: 250,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,180.16 : 400,703.94 = 181,470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,180.16/400,703.94 = 181,470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,180.16x = 400,703.94 × 181,470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,180.16x = 72,716,080,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,716,080,583.11/290,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,589.43

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