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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,497.60, 375,090.30 and 183,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,497.60, 375,090.30 and 183,575.40 is: 274,882.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,497.60 : 375,090.30 = 183,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,497.60/375,090.30 = 183,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,497.60x = 375,090.30 × 183,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,497.60x = 68,857,351,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,857,351,858.62/250,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,882.28

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