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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,885.40, 722,309.70 and 182,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,885.40, 722,309.70 and 182,250.20 is: 273,179.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,885.40 : 722,309.70 = 182,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,885.40/722,309.70 = 182,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,885.40x = 722,309.70 × 182,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,885.40x = 131,641,087,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,641,087,286.94/481,885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,179.24

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