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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,767.86, 409,547.27 and 182,109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,767.86, 409,547.27 and 182,109.86 is: 251,316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,767.86 : 409,547.27 = 182,109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,767.86/409,547.27 = 182,109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,767.86x = 409,547.27 × 182,109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,767.86x = 74,582,596,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,582,596,003.08/296,767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,316.28

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