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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,868.45, 417,959.06 and 182,011.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,868.45, 417,959.06 and 182,011.59 is: 251,176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,868.45 : 417,959.06 = 182,011.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,868.45/417,959.06 = 182,011.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,868.45x = 417,959.06 × 182,011.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,868.45x = 76,073,392,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,073,392,155.45/302,868.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,176.35

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