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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,950.08, 408,318.06 and 181,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,950.08, 408,318.06 and 181,109 is: 249,873.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,950.08 : 408,318.06 = 181,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,950.08/408,318.06 = 181,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,950.08x = 408,318.06 × 181,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,950.08x = 73,950,075,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,950,075,528.54/295,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,873.48

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