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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,268.70, 429,592.54 and 182,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,268.70, 429,592.54 and 182,246.50 is: 251,524.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,268.70 : 429,592.54 = 182,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,268.70/429,592.54 = 182,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,268.70x = 429,592.54 × 182,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,268.70x = 78,291,736,841.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,291,736,841.11/311,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,524.61

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