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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,536.40, 379,214.20 and 182,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,536.40, 379,214.20 and 182,904.40 is: 274,653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,536.40 : 379,214.20 = 182,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,536.40/379,214.20 = 182,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,536.40x = 379,214.20 × 182,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,536.40x = 69,359,945,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,359,945,722.48/252,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,653.26

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