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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,189.34, 408,575.18 and 181,523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,189.34, 408,575.18 and 181,523.54 is: 250,400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,189.34 : 408,575.18 = 181,523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,189.34/408,575.18 = 181,523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,189.34x = 408,575.18 × 181,523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,189.34x = 74,166,013,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,166,013,029.74/296,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,400.68

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