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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,372.28, 573,558.36 and 182,085.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,372.28, 573,558.36 and 182,085.42 is: 273,128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,372.28 : 573,558.36 = 182,085.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,372.28/573,558.36 = 182,085.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,372.28x = 573,558.36 × 182,085.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,372.28x = 104,436,614,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,436,614,875.11/382,372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,128.10

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