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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,134.60, 379,701.90 and 183,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,134.60, 379,701.90 and 183,150.60 is: 274,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,134.60 : 379,701.90 = 183,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,134.60/379,701.90 = 183,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,134.60x = 379,701.90 × 183,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,134.60x = 69,542,630,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,542,630,806.14/253,134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,725.90

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