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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,220.31, 296,327.97 and 182,886.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,220.31, 296,327.97 and 182,886.73 is: 251,809.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,220.31 : 296,327.97 = 182,886.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,220.31/296,327.97 = 182,886.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,220.31x = 296,327.97 × 182,886.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,220.31x = 54,194,453,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,194,453,440.84/215,220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,809.20

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