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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,090.43, 383,560.97 and 182,562.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,090.43, 383,560.97 and 182,562.27 is: 251,802.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,090.43 : 383,560.97 = 182,562.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,090.43/383,560.97 = 182,562.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,090.43x = 383,560.97 × 182,562.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,090.43x = 70,023,760,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,023,760,453.79/278,090.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,802.12

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