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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,859.66, 376,274.84 and 183,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,859.66, 376,274.84 and 183,459.96 is: 275,179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,859.66 : 376,274.84 = 183,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,859.66/376,274.84 = 183,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,859.66x = 376,274.84 × 183,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,859.66x = 69,031,366,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,031,366,178.11/250,859.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,179.23

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