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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,221.97, 543,451.01 and 182,214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,221.97, 543,451.01 and 182,214.49 is: 273,381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,221.97 : 543,451.01 = 182,214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,221.97/543,451.01 = 182,214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,221.97x = 543,451.01 × 182,214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,221.97x = 99,024,649,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,024,649,411.51/362,221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,381.13

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