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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,347, 374,146.05 and 183,020.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,347, 374,146.05 and 183,020.77 is: 273,526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,347 : 374,146.05 = 183,020.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,347/374,146.05 = 183,020.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,347x = 374,146.05 × 183,020.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,347x = 68,476,498,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,476,498,163.46/250,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,526.34

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