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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,344, 374,141.58 and 183,017.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,344, 374,141.58 and 183,017.77 is: 273,521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,344 : 374,141.58 = 183,017.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,344/374,141.58 = 183,017.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,344x = 374,141.58 × 183,017.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,344x = 68,474,556,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,474,556,014.21/250,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,521.86

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