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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,886.14, 474,050.61 and 182,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,886.14, 474,050.61 and 182,583 is: 274,002.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,886.14 : 474,050.61 = 182,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,886.14/474,050.61 = 182,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,886.14x = 474,050.61 × 182,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,886.14x = 86,553,582,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,553,582,525.63/315,886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,002.47

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