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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,436.11, 573,653.53 and 182,149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,436.11, 573,653.53 and 182,149.03 is: 273,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,436.11 : 573,653.53 = 182,149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,436.11/573,653.53 = 182,149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,436.11x = 573,653.53 × 182,149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,436.11x = 104,490,434,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,490,434,045.58/382,436.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,223.24

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