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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,857.53, 376,271.64 and 183,457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,857.53, 376,271.64 and 183,457.84 is: 275,176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,857.53 : 376,271.64 = 183,457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,857.53/376,271.64 = 183,457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,857.53x = 376,271.64 × 183,457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,857.53x = 69,029,982,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,029,982,327.66/250,857.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,176.04

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