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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,266.49, 571,527.84 and 181,533.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,266.49, 571,527.84 and 181,533.21 is: 272,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,266.49 : 571,527.84 = 181,533.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,266.49/571,527.84 = 181,533.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,266.49x = 571,527.84 × 181,533.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,266.49x = 103,751,283,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,751,283,399.57/381,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,122.74

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