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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,430.03, 400,746.42 and 181,521.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,430.03, 400,746.42 and 181,521.53 is: 250,470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,430.03 : 400,746.42 = 181,521.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,430.03/400,746.42 = 181,521.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,430.03x = 400,746.42 × 181,521.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,430.03x = 72,744,103,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,744,103,300.42/290,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,470.32

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