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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,856.53, 376,270.14 and 183,456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,856.53, 376,270.14 and 183,456.84 is: 275,174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,856.53 : 376,270.14 = 183,456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,856.53/376,270.14 = 183,456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,856.53x = 376,270.14 × 183,456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,856.53x = 69,029,330,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,029,330,870.76/250,856.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,174.54

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