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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,754, 427,394.60 and 182,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,754, 427,394.60 and 182,383.12 is: 251,649.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,754 : 427,394.60 = 182,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,754/427,394.60 = 182,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,754x = 427,394.60 × 182,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,754x = 77,949,560,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,949,560,619.15/309,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,649.89

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