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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,193.36, 408,580.68 and 181,527.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,193.36, 408,580.68 and 181,527.54 is: 250,406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,193.36 : 408,580.68 = 181,527.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,193.36/408,580.68 = 181,527.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,193.36x = 408,580.68 × 181,527.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,193.36x = 74,168,645,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,168,645,731.93/296,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,406.17

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