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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,785.22, 409,571.12 and 182,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,785.22, 409,571.12 and 182,127.18 is: 251,340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,785.22 : 409,571.12 = 182,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,785.22/409,571.12 = 182,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,785.22x = 409,571.12 × 182,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,785.22x = 74,594,035,086.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,594,035,086.25/296,785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,340.13

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