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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,186.83, 408,571.74 and 181,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,186.83, 408,571.74 and 181,521.04 is: 250,397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,186.83 : 408,571.74 = 181,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,186.83/408,571.74 = 181,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,186.83x = 408,571.74 × 181,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,186.83x = 74,164,367,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,164,367,159.41/296,186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,397.25

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