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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,177.32, 378,251.65 and 181,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,177.32, 378,251.65 and 181,543.24 is: 273,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,177.32 : 378,251.65 = 181,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,177.32/378,251.65 = 181,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,177.32x = 378,251.65 × 181,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,177.32x = 68,669,030,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,669,030,076.35/251,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,388.66

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