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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,363.36, 842,177.44 and 182,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,363.36, 842,177.44 and 182,282.88 is: 273,467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,363.36 : 842,177.44 = 182,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,363.36/842,177.44 = 182,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,363.36x = 842,177.44 × 182,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,363.36x = 153,514,529,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,514,529,234.23/561,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,467.31

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