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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,198.73, 408,756.24 and 181,477.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,198.73, 408,756.24 and 181,477.59 is: 250,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,198.73 : 408,756.24 = 181,477.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,198.73/408,756.24 = 181,477.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,198.73x = 408,756.24 × 181,477.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,198.73x = 74,180,097,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,180,097,332.66/296,198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,440.30

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