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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,835.92, 409,675.56 and 183,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,835.92, 409,675.56 and 183,695.12 is: 253,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,835.92 : 409,675.56 = 183,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,835.92/409,675.56 = 183,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,835.92x = 409,675.56 × 183,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,835.92x = 75,255,401,155.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,255,401,155.27/296,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,525.25

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