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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,427.10, 344,140.65 and 182,187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,427.10, 344,140.65 and 182,187.90 is: 273,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,427.10 : 344,140.65 = 182,187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,427.10/344,140.65 = 182,187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,427.10x = 344,140.65 × 182,187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,427.10x = 62,698,262,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,698,262,328.14/229,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,281.85

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