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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,787.72, 409,574.57 and 182,129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,787.72, 409,574.57 and 182,129.68 is: 251,343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,787.72 : 409,574.57 = 182,129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,787.72/409,574.57 = 182,129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,787.72x = 409,574.57 × 182,129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,787.72x = 74,595,685,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,595,685,370.24/296,787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,343.57

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