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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,779.46, 315,801.01 and 182,386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,779.46, 315,801.01 and 182,386.18 is: 271,970.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,779.46 : 315,801.01 = 182,386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,779.46/315,801.01 = 182,386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,779.46x = 315,801.01 × 182,386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,779.46x = 57,597,739,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,597,739,854.04/211,779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,970.38

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