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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,678.72, 427,335.12 and 182,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,678.72, 427,335.12 and 182,327.28 is: 251,598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,678.72 : 427,335.12 = 182,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,678.72/427,335.12 = 182,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,678.72x = 427,335.12 × 182,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,678.72x = 77,914,850,078.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,914,850,078.07/309,678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,598.98

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