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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,159.80, 594,239.70 and 182,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,159.80, 594,239.70 and 182,927.30 is: 274,390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,159.80 : 594,239.70 = 182,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,159.80/594,239.70 = 182,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,159.80x = 594,239.70 × 182,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,159.80x = 108,702,663,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,702,663,873.81/396,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,390.95

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