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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,605.94, 424,268.62 and 183,182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,605.94, 424,268.62 and 183,182.18 is: 275,006.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,605.94 : 424,268.62 = 183,182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,605.94/424,268.62 = 183,182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,605.94x = 424,268.62 × 183,182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,605.94x = 77,718,448,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,718,448,137.89/282,605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,006.42

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