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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,036.73, 373,809.33 and 182,278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,036.73, 373,809.33 and 182,278.55 is: 273,603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,036.73 : 373,809.33 = 182,278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,036.73/373,809.33 = 182,278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,036.73x = 373,809.33 × 182,278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,036.73x = 68,137,423,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,137,423,583.39/249,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,603.91

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