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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,256.17, 637,889.00 and 182,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,256.17, 637,889.00 and 182,064.50 is: 273,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,256.17 : 637,889.00 = 182,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,256.17/637,889.00 = 182,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,256.17x = 637,889.00 × 182,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,256.17x = 116,136,937,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,136,937,740.73/425,256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,098.78

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