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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,273.52, 571,538.32 and 181,540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,273.52, 571,538.32 and 181,540.24 is: 272,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,273.52 : 571,538.32 = 181,540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,273.52/571,538.32 = 181,540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,273.52x = 571,538.32 × 181,540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,273.52x = 103,757,203,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,757,203,782.00/381,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,133.25

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