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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,359.70, 473,039.55 and 182,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,359.70, 473,039.55 and 182,171.40 is: 273,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,359.70 : 473,039.55 = 182,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,359.70/473,039.55 = 182,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,359.70x = 473,039.55 × 182,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,359.70x = 86,174,277,078.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,174,277,078.87/315,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,257.10

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