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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,778.96, 315,800.26 and 182,385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,778.96, 315,800.26 and 182,385.68 is: 271,969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,778.96 : 315,800.26 = 182,385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,778.96/315,800.26 = 182,385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,778.96x = 315,800.26 × 182,385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,778.96x = 57,597,445,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,597,445,164.28/211,778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,969.63

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