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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,036.12, 401,684.96 and 182,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,036.12, 401,684.96 and 182,191.12 is: 251,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,036.12 : 401,684.96 = 182,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,036.12/401,684.96 = 182,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,036.12x = 401,684.96 × 182,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,036.12x = 73,183,432,749.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,183,432,749.56/291,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,458.25

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