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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,338.81, 573,508.20 and 182,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,338.81, 573,508.20 and 182,052 is: 273,077.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,338.81 : 573,508.20 = 182,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,338.81/573,508.20 = 182,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,338.81x = 573,508.20 × 182,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,338.81x = 104,408,314,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,408,314,826.40/382,338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,077.99

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