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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,225.82, 408,616.14 and 181,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,225.82, 408,616.14 and 181,555.92 is: 250,439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,225.82 : 408,616.14 = 181,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,225.82/408,616.14 = 181,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,225.82x = 408,616.14 × 181,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,225.82x = 74,186,679,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,186,679,224.55/296,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,439.61

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