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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,370.27, 592,966.46 and 181,933.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,370.27, 592,966.46 and 181,933.44 is: 272,859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,370.27 : 592,966.46 = 181,933.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,370.27/592,966.46 = 181,933.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,370.27x = 592,966.46 × 181,933.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,370.27x = 107,880,426,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,880,426,962.76/395,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,859.23

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