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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,619.62, 417,595.83 and 181,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,619.62, 417,595.83 and 181,766 is: 250,825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,619.62 : 417,595.83 = 181,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,619.62/417,595.83 = 181,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,619.62x = 417,595.83 × 181,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,619.62x = 75,904,723,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,904,723,635.78/302,619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,825.52

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