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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,311.20, 385,967.68 and 182,204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,311.20, 385,967.68 and 182,204.14 is: 273,306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,311.20 : 385,967.68 = 182,204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,311.20/385,967.68 = 182,204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,311.20x = 385,967.68 × 182,204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,311.20x = 70,324,909,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,324,909,202.20/257,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,306.83

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