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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,038.24, 373,811.58 and 182,280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,038.24, 373,811.58 and 182,280.06 is: 273,606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,038.24 : 373,811.58 = 182,280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,038.24/373,811.58 = 182,280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,038.24x = 373,811.58 × 182,280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,038.24x = 68,138,397,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,138,397,231.09/249,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,606.17

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