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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,844.81, 296,271.07 and 182,544.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,844.81, 296,271.07 and 182,544.03 is: 251,728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,844.81 : 296,271.07 = 182,544.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,844.81/296,271.07 = 182,544.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,844.81x = 296,271.07 × 182,544.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,844.81x = 54,082,514,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,082,514,633.85/214,844.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,728.29

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