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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,127.64, 408,562.32 and 181,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,127.64, 408,562.32 and 181,286.20 is: 250,117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,127.64 : 408,562.32 = 181,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,127.64/408,562.32 = 181,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,127.64x = 408,562.32 × 181,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,127.64x = 74,066,710,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,066,710,455.98/296,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,117.52

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