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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,179.24, 526,495.68 and 267,242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,179.24, 526,495.68 and 267,242.94 is: 368,157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,179.24 : 526,495.68 = 267,242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,179.24/526,495.68 = 267,242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,179.24x = 526,495.68 × 267,242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,179.24x = 140,702,253,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,702,253,420.50/382,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,157.76

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