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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,129.08, 315,107.94 and 182,539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,129.08, 315,107.94 and 182,539.56 is: 272,438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,129.08 : 315,107.94 = 182,539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,129.08/315,107.94 = 182,539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,129.08x = 315,107.94 × 182,539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,129.08x = 57,519,664,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,519,664,720.11/211,129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,438.38

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