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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,995.50, 427,742.84 and 182,653.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,995.50, 427,742.84 and 182,653.78 is: 252,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,995.50 : 427,742.84 = 182,653.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,995.50/427,742.84 = 182,653.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,995.50x = 427,742.84 × 182,653.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,995.50x = 78,128,844,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,128,844,455.22/309,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,032.19

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