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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,571.83, 399,920.27 and 182,371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,571.83, 399,920.27 and 182,371.64 is: 273,600.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,571.83 : 399,920.27 = 182,371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,571.83/399,920.27 = 182,371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,571.83x = 399,920.27 × 182,371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,571.83x = 72,934,112,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,934,112,597.68/266,571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,600.22

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