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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,853.59, 571,908.49 and 182,314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,853.59, 571,908.49 and 182,314.10 is: 273,054.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,853.59 : 571,908.49 = 182,314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,853.59/571,908.49 = 182,314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,853.59x = 571,908.49 × 182,314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,853.59x = 104,266,981,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,266,981,636.71/381,853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,054.87

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