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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,188.76, 418,564.53 and 182,357.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,188.76, 418,564.53 and 182,357.01 is: 251,751.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,188.76 : 418,564.53 = 182,357.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,188.76/418,564.53 = 182,357.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,188.76x = 418,564.53 × 182,357.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,188.76x = 76,328,176,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,328,176,182.86/303,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,751.34

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