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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,427.63, 288,880.53 and 182,634.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,427.63, 288,880.53 and 182,634.45 is: 251,922.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,427.63 : 288,880.53 = 182,634.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,427.63/288,880.53 = 182,634.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,427.63x = 288,880.53 × 182,634.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,427.63x = 52,759,536,712.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,759,536,712.26/209,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,922.52

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