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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,220.79, 408,609.27 and 181,550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,220.79, 408,609.27 and 181,550.92 is: 250,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,220.79 : 408,609.27 = 181,550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,220.79/408,609.27 = 181,550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,220.79x = 408,609.27 × 181,550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,220.79x = 74,183,388,889.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,183,388,889.03/296,220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,432.76

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