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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,787.22, 409,573.88 and 182,129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,787.22, 409,573.88 and 182,129.18 is: 251,342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,787.22 : 409,573.88 = 182,129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,787.22/409,573.88 = 182,129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,787.22x = 409,573.88 × 182,129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,787.22x = 74,595,354,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,595,354,913.82/296,787.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,342.88

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