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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,029.40, 573,044.10 and 182,246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,029.40, 573,044.10 and 182,246.95 is: 273,370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,029.40 : 573,044.10 = 182,246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,029.40/573,044.10 = 182,246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,029.40x = 573,044.10 × 182,246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,029.40x = 104,435,539,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,435,539,440.50/382,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,370.43

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