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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,586, 462,222.72 and 182,089.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,586, 462,222.72 and 182,089.92 is: 272,747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,586 : 462,222.72 = 182,089.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,586/462,222.72 = 182,089.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,586x = 462,222.72 × 182,089.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,586x = 84,166,098,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,166,098,106.98/308,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,747.62

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