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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,059.59, 572,216.67 and 182,521.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,059.59, 572,216.67 and 182,521.35 is: 273,365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,059.59 : 572,216.67 = 182,521.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,059.59/572,216.67 = 182,521.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,059.59x = 572,216.67 × 182,521.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,059.59x = 104,441,759,100.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,441,759,100.91/382,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,365.11

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