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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,572.83, 399,921.77 and 182,372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,572.83, 399,921.77 and 182,372.64 is: 273,601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,572.83 : 399,921.77 = 182,372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,572.83/399,921.77 = 182,372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,572.83x = 399,921.77 × 182,372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,572.83x = 72,934,788,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,934,788,988.37/266,572.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,601.74

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