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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,975.55, 472,955.40 and 182,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,975.55, 472,955.40 and 182,115.30 is: 273,457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,975.55 : 472,955.40 = 182,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,975.55/472,955.40 = 182,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,975.55x = 472,955.40 × 182,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,975.55x = 86,132,414,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,132,414,557.62/314,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,457.46

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