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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,824.34, 409,638.06 and 180,583.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,824.34, 409,638.06 and 180,583.15 is: 249,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,824.34 : 409,638.06 = 180,583.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,824.34/409,638.06 = 180,583.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,824.34x = 409,638.06 × 180,583.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,824.34x = 73,973,731,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,973,731,234.69/296,824.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,217.20

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