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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,778.46, 315,799.52 and 182,385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,778.46, 315,799.52 and 182,385.18 is: 271,968.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,778.46 : 315,799.52 = 182,385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,778.46/315,799.52 = 182,385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,778.46x = 315,799.52 × 182,385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,778.46x = 57,597,151,387.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,597,151,387.19/211,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,968.88

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