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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,181.65, 429,525.89 and 182,150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,181.65, 429,525.89 and 182,150.33 is: 251,423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,181.65 : 429,525.89 = 182,150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,181.65/429,525.89 = 182,150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,181.65x = 429,525.89 × 182,150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,181.65x = 78,238,279,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,238,279,548.66/311,181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,423.18

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