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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,220.54, 408,608.93 and 181,550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,220.54, 408,608.93 and 181,550.67 is: 250,432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,220.54 : 408,608.93 = 181,550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,220.54/408,608.93 = 181,550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,220.54x = 408,608.93 × 181,550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,220.54x = 74,183,224,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,183,224,101.73/296,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,432.41

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