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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,053.10, 573,079.65 and 182,762.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,053.10, 573,079.65 and 182,762.73 is: 274,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,053.10 : 573,079.65 = 182,762.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,053.10/573,079.65 = 182,762.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,053.10x = 573,079.65 × 182,762.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,053.10x = 104,737,601,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,737,601,341.45/382,053.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,144.10

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