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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,222.34, 543,451.57 and 182,214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,222.34, 543,451.57 and 182,214.87 is: 273,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,222.34 : 543,451.57 = 182,214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,222.34/543,451.57 = 182,214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,222.34x = 543,451.57 × 182,214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,222.34x = 99,024,955,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,024,955,368.67/362,222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,381.69

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