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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,400.21, 317,100.32 and 182,852.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,400.21, 317,100.32 and 182,852.33 is: 274,278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,400.21 : 317,100.32 = 182,852.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,400.21/317,100.32 = 182,852.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,400.21x = 317,100.32 × 182,852.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,400.21x = 57,982,529,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,982,529,855.98/211,400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,278.49

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