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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,052.60, 573,078.90 and 182,762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,052.60, 573,078.90 and 182,762.23 is: 274,143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,052.60 : 573,078.90 = 182,762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,052.60/573,078.90 = 182,762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,052.60x = 573,078.90 × 182,762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,052.60x = 104,737,177,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,737,177,729.95/382,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,143.35

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