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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,304.78, 289,601.22 and 182,503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,304.78, 289,601.22 and 182,503.14 is: 252,517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,304.78 : 289,601.22 = 182,503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,304.78/289,601.22 = 182,503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,304.78x = 289,601.22 × 182,503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,304.78x = 52,853,131,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,853,131,997.83/209,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,517.56

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