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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,312.78, 289,612.26 and 182,511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,312.78, 289,612.26 and 182,511.14 is: 252,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,312.78 : 289,612.26 = 182,511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,312.78/289,612.26 = 182,511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,312.78x = 289,612.26 × 182,511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,312.78x = 52,857,463,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,857,463,730.58/209,312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,528.60

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