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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,001.43, 427,751.01 and 182,659.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,001.43, 427,751.01 and 182,659.71 is: 252,040.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,001.43 : 427,751.01 = 182,659.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,001.43/427,751.01 = 182,659.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,001.43x = 427,751.01 × 182,659.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,001.43x = 78,132,875,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,132,875,438.81/310,001.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,040.37

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