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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,570.14, 427,168.73 and 182,221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,570.14, 427,168.73 and 182,221.13 is: 251,442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,570.14 : 427,168.73 = 182,221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,570.14/427,168.73 = 182,221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,570.14x = 427,168.73 × 182,221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,570.14x = 77,839,165,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,839,165,634.32/309,570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,442.75

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