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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,012.36, 401,652.24 and 182,167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,012.36, 401,652.24 and 182,167.32 is: 251,425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,012.36 : 401,652.24 = 182,167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,012.36/401,652.24 = 182,167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,012.36x = 401,652.24 × 182,167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,012.36x = 73,167,912,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,167,912,132.80/291,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,425.45

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