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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,598.47, 394,169.30 and 182,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,598.47, 394,169.30 and 182,277.25 is: 251,570.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,598.47 : 394,169.30 = 182,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,598.47/394,169.30 = 182,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,598.47x = 394,169.30 × 182,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,598.47x = 71,848,096,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,848,096,038.43/285,598.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,570.31

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