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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,718.15, 413,139.83 and 182,114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,718.15, 413,139.83 and 182,114.55 is: 272,882.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,718.15 : 413,139.83 = 182,114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,718.15/413,139.83 = 182,114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,718.15x = 413,139.83 × 182,114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,718.15x = 75,238,773,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,238,773,316.95/275,718.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,882.92

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