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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,407.73, 296,230.20 and 182,479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,407.73, 296,230.20 and 182,479.76 is: 252,117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,407.73 : 296,230.20 = 182,479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,407.73/296,230.20 = 182,479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,407.73x = 296,230.20 × 182,479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,407.73x = 54,056,014,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,056,014,746.17/214,407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,117.84

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