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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,099.68, 383,573.64 and 182,571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,099.68, 383,573.64 and 182,571.52 is: 251,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,099.68 : 383,573.64 = 182,571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,099.68/383,573.64 = 182,571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,099.68x = 383,573.64 × 182,571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,099.68x = 70,029,622,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,029,622,486.73/278,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,814.83

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