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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,091.43, 383,562.34 and 182,563.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,091.43, 383,562.34 and 182,563.27 is: 251,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,091.43 : 383,562.34 = 182,563.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,091.43/383,562.34 = 182,563.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,091.43x = 383,562.34 × 182,563.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,091.43x = 70,024,395,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,024,395,039.25/278,091.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,803.50

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