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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,225.86, 315,252.27 and 182,636.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,225.86, 315,252.27 and 182,636.64 is: 272,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,225.86 : 315,252.27 = 182,636.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,225.86/315,252.27 = 182,636.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,225.86x = 315,252.27 × 182,636.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,225.86x = 57,576,615,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,576,615,345.17/211,225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,583.17

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