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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,766.86, 409,545.89 and 182,108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,766.86, 409,545.89 and 182,108.86 is: 251,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,766.86 : 409,545.89 = 182,108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,766.86/409,545.89 = 182,108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,766.86x = 409,545.89 × 182,108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,766.86x = 74,581,934,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,581,934,918.45/296,766.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,314.90

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