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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,043.32, 375,220.50 and 182,456.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,043.32, 375,220.50 and 182,456.92 is: 273,798.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,043.32 : 375,220.50 = 182,456.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,043.32/375,220.50 = 182,456.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,043.32x = 375,220.50 × 182,456.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,043.32x = 68,461,576,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,461,576,750.86/250,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,798.86

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