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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,278.39, 573,038.82 and 179,511.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,278.39, 573,038.82 and 179,511.53 is: 269,089.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,278.39 : 573,038.82 = 179,511.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,278.39/573,038.82 = 179,511.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,278.39x = 573,038.82 × 179,511.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,278.39x = 102,867,072,911.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,867,072,911.18/382,278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,089.43

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