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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,388.22, 375,828.39 and 183,638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,388.22, 375,828.39 and 183,638.25 is: 275,637.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,388.22 : 375,828.39 = 183,638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,388.22/375,828.39 = 183,638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,388.22x = 375,828.39 × 183,638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,388.22x = 69,016,467,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,016,467,839.92/250,388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,637.84

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