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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,753.96, 571,758.57 and 182,214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,753.96, 571,758.57 and 182,214.45 is: 272,905.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,753.96 : 571,758.57 = 182,214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,753.96/571,758.57 = 182,214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,753.96x = 571,758.57 × 182,214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,753.96x = 104,182,673,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,182,673,365.34/381,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,905.29

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