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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,969.16, 409,786.75 and 182,252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,969.16, 409,786.75 and 182,252.64 is: 251,489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,969.16 : 409,786.75 = 182,252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,969.16/409,786.75 = 182,252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,969.16x = 409,786.75 × 182,252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,969.16x = 74,684,716,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,684,716,568.89/296,969.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,489.81

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