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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,215.85, 408,826.75 and 181,558.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,215.85, 408,826.75 and 181,558.27 is: 250,580.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,215.85 : 408,826.75 = 181,558.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,215.85/408,826.75 = 181,558.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,215.85x = 408,826.75 × 181,558.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,215.85x = 74,225,875,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,225,875,983.76/296,215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,580.37

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