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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,379.38, 288,214.24 and 182,475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,379.38, 288,214.24 and 182,475.23 is: 251,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,379.38 : 288,214.24 = 182,475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,379.38/288,214.24 = 182,475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,379.38x = 288,214.24 × 182,475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,379.38x = 52,591,959,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,591,959,012.74/209,379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,180.22

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