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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,791.38, 426,237.21 and 181,504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,791.38, 426,237.21 and 181,504.74 is: 250,538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,791.38 : 426,237.21 = 181,504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,791.38/426,237.21 = 181,504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,791.38x = 426,237.21 × 181,504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,791.38x = 77,364,073,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,364,073,979.38/308,791.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,538.32

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