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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,069.68, 383,532.33 and 182,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,069.68, 383,532.33 and 182,541.52 is: 251,773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,069.68 : 383,532.33 = 182,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,069.68/383,532.33 = 182,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,069.68x = 383,532.33 × 182,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,069.68x = 70,010,574,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,010,574,487.34/278,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,773.49

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