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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,277.66, 429,593.73 and 182,208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,277.66, 429,593.73 and 182,208.36 is: 251,465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,277.66 : 429,593.73 = 182,208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,277.66/429,593.73 = 182,208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,277.66x = 429,593.73 × 182,208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,277.66x = 78,275,569,628.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,275,569,628.05/311,277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,465.43

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