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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,791.91, 574,160.18 and 183,058.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,791.91, 574,160.18 and 183,058.67 is: 274,574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,791.91 : 574,160.18 = 183,058.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,791.91/574,160.18 = 183,058.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,791.91x = 574,160.18 × 183,058.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,791.91x = 105,104,997,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,104,997,237.92/382,791.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,574.76

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