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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,792.91, 574,161.68 and 183,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,792.91, 574,161.68 and 183,059.67 is: 274,576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,792.91 : 574,161.68 = 183,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,792.91/574,161.68 = 183,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,792.91x = 574,161.68 × 183,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,792.91x = 105,105,847,667.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,105,847,667.45/382,792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,576.27

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