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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,032.40, 573,048.60 and 182,249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,032.40, 573,048.60 and 182,249.95 is: 273,374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,032.40 : 573,048.60 = 182,249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,032.40/573,048.60 = 182,249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,032.40x = 573,048.60 × 182,249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,032.40x = 104,438,078,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,438,078,697.57/382,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,374.93

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