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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,156.56, 317,051.10 and 182,781.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,156.56, 317,051.10 and 182,781.60 is: 274,446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,156.56 : 317,051.10 = 182,781.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,156.56/317,051.10 = 182,781.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,156.56x = 317,051.10 × 182,781.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,156.56x = 57,951,107,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,951,107,231.34/211,156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,446.16

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