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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,346, 374,144.56 and 183,019.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,346, 374,144.56 and 183,019.77 is: 273,524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,346 : 374,144.56 = 183,019.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,346/374,144.56 = 183,019.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,346x = 374,144.56 × 183,019.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,346x = 68,475,851,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,475,851,317.95/250,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,524.85

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