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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,200.74, 408,759 and 181,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,200.74, 408,759 and 181,479.60 is: 250,443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,200.74 : 408,759 = 181,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,200.74/408,759 = 181,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,200.74x = 408,759 × 181,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,200.74x = 74,181,419,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,181,419,816.40/296,200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,443.06

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