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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,042.32, 375,219 and 182,455.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,042.32, 375,219 and 182,455.92 is: 273,797.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,042.32 : 375,219 = 182,455.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,042.32/375,219 = 182,455.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,042.32x = 375,219 × 182,455.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,042.32x = 68,460,927,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,460,927,846.48/250,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,797.36

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