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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,003.02, 376,004.58 and 183,676.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,003.02, 376,004.58 and 183,676.90 is: 275,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,003.02 : 376,004.58 = 183,676.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,003.02/376,004.58 = 183,676.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,003.02x = 376,004.58 × 183,676.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,003.02x = 69,063,355,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,063,355,640.20/251,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,149.50

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