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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,958.55, 401,577.92 and 182,113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,958.55, 401,577.92 and 182,113.36 is: 251,350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,958.55 : 401,577.92 = 182,113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,958.55/401,577.92 = 182,113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,958.55x = 401,577.92 × 182,113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,958.55x = 73,132,703,402.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,132,703,402.44/290,958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,350.93

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