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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,784.08, 409,569.56 and 182,126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,784.08, 409,569.56 and 182,126.05 is: 251,338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,784.08 : 409,569.56 = 182,126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,784.08/409,569.56 = 182,126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,784.08x = 409,569.56 × 182,126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,784.08x = 74,593,288,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,593,288,239.74/296,784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,338.57

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