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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,785.62, 417,824.10 and 181,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,785.62, 417,824.10 and 181,932 is: 251,054.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,785.62 : 417,824.10 = 181,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,785.62/417,824.10 = 181,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,785.62x = 417,824.10 × 181,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,785.62x = 76,015,574,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,015,574,161.20/302,785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,054.11

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