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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,187.33, 571,409.20 and 181,454.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,187.33, 571,409.20 and 181,454.09 is: 272,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,187.33 : 571,409.20 = 181,454.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,187.33/571,409.20 = 181,454.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,187.33x = 571,409.20 × 181,454.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,187.33x = 103,684,533,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,684,533,773.40/381,187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,004.15

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