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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,227.32, 380,869.16 and 182,031.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,227.32, 380,869.16 and 182,031.24 is: 272,709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,227.32 : 380,869.16 = 182,031.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,227.32/380,869.16 = 182,031.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,227.32x = 380,869.16 × 182,031.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,227.32x = 69,330,085,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,330,085,990.66/254,227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,709.03

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