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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,511.10, 375,110.55 and 183,588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,511.10, 375,110.55 and 183,588.90 is: 274,902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,511.10 : 375,110.55 = 183,588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,511.10/375,110.55 = 183,588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,511.10x = 375,110.55 × 183,588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,511.10x = 68,866,133,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,866,133,252.90/250,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,902.52

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