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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,545.41, 473,490.34 and 182,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,545.41, 473,490.34 and 182,685.16 is: 274,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,545.41 : 473,490.34 = 182,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,545.41/473,490.34 = 182,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,545.41x = 473,490.34 × 182,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,545.41x = 86,499,658,521.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,499,658,521.35/315,545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,127.45

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