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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,592.06, 409,304.54 and 181,933.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,592.06, 409,304.54 and 181,933.92 is: 251,073.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,592.06 : 409,304.54 = 181,933.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,592.06/409,304.54 = 181,933.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,592.06x = 409,304.54 × 181,933.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,592.06x = 74,466,381,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,466,381,425.72/296,592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,073.42

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