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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,753.82, 571,758.36 and 182,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,753.82, 571,758.36 and 182,214.28 is: 272,905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,753.82 : 571,758.36 = 182,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,753.82/571,758.36 = 182,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,753.82x = 571,758.36 × 182,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,753.82x = 104,182,537,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,182,537,901.38/381,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,905.03

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