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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,556.80, 573,179.10 and 182,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,556.80, 573,179.10 and 182,446.30 is: 273,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,556.80 : 573,179.10 = 182,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,556.80/573,179.10 = 182,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,556.80x = 573,179.10 × 182,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,556.80x = 104,574,406,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,574,406,032.33/382,556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,356.55

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