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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,444.78, 400,766.72 and 181,536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,444.78, 400,766.72 and 181,536.24 is: 250,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,444.78 : 400,766.72 = 181,536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,444.78/400,766.72 = 181,536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,444.78x = 400,766.72 × 181,536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,444.78x = 72,753,683,465.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,753,683,465.93/290,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,490.59

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