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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,785.77, 409,571.89 and 182,127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,785.77, 409,571.89 and 182,127.74 is: 251,340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,785.77 : 409,571.89 = 182,127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,785.77/409,571.89 = 182,127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,785.77x = 409,571.89 × 182,127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,785.77x = 74,594,403,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,594,403,518.36/296,785.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,340.90

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