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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,529.65, 401,996.23 and 182,595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,529.65, 401,996.23 and 182,595.18 is: 251,784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,529.65 : 401,996.23 = 182,595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,529.65/401,996.23 = 182,595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,529.65x = 401,996.23 × 182,595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,529.65x = 73,402,573,793.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,402,573,793.04/291,529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,784.25

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