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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,158.56, 317,054.10 and 182,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,158.56, 317,054.10 and 182,783.60 is: 274,449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,158.56 : 317,054.10 = 182,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,158.56/317,054.10 = 182,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,158.56x = 317,054.10 × 182,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,158.56x = 57,952,289,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,952,289,792.76/211,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,449.16

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