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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,044.32, 375,222 and 182,457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,044.32, 375,222 and 182,457.92 is: 273,800.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,044.32 : 375,222 = 182,457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,044.32/375,222 = 182,457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,044.32x = 375,222 × 182,457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,044.32x = 68,462,225,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,462,225,658.24/250,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,800.36

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