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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,162.56, 317,060.12 and 182,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,162.56, 317,060.12 and 182,787.60 is: 274,455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,162.56 : 317,060.12 = 182,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,162.56/317,060.12 = 182,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,162.56x = 317,060.12 × 182,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,162.56x = 57,954,658,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,954,658,390.51/211,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,455.18

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