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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,969.54, 409,787.27 and 182,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,969.54, 409,787.27 and 182,253.02 is: 251,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,969.54 : 409,787.27 = 182,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,969.54/409,787.27 = 182,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,969.54x = 409,787.27 × 182,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,969.54x = 74,684,964,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,684,964,554.85/296,969.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,490.32

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