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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,345, 374,143.07 and 183,018.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,345, 374,143.07 and 183,018.77 is: 273,523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,345 : 374,143.07 = 183,018.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,345/374,143.07 = 183,018.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,345x = 374,143.07 × 183,018.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,345x = 68,475,204,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,475,204,475.42/250,345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,523.36

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