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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,366.66, 400,851.68 and 181,531.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,366.66, 400,851.68 and 181,531.46 is: 250,604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,366.66 : 400,851.68 = 181,531.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,366.66/400,851.68 = 181,531.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,366.66x = 400,851.68 × 181,531.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,366.66x = 72,767,190,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,767,190,808.32/290,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,604.49

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