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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,769.68, 427,523.76 and 182,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,769.68, 427,523.76 and 182,444.16 is: 251,797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,769.68 : 427,523.76 = 182,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,769.68/427,523.76 = 182,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,769.68x = 427,523.76 × 182,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,769.68x = 77,999,213,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,999,213,273.24/309,769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,797.44

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