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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,030.80, 378,046.20 and 182,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,030.80, 378,046.20 and 182,565.20 is: 273,847.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,030.80 : 378,046.20 = 182,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,030.80/378,046.20 = 182,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,030.80x = 378,046.20 × 182,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,030.80x = 69,018,080,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,018,080,112.24/252,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,847.80

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