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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,485.77, 374,353.40 and 183,159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,485.77, 374,353.40 and 183,159.59 is: 273,733.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,485.77 : 374,353.40 = 183,159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,485.77/374,353.40 = 183,159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,485.77x = 374,353.40 × 183,159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,485.77x = 68,566,412,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,566,412,471.54/250,485.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,733.77

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