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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,435.11, 573,652.04 and 182,148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,435.11, 573,652.04 and 182,148.03 is: 273,221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,435.11 : 573,652.04 = 182,148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,435.11/573,652.04 = 182,148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,435.11x = 573,652.04 × 182,148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,435.11x = 104,489,588,080.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,489,588,080.74/382,435.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,221.74

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