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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,187.95, 372,904.73 and 182,933.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,187.95, 372,904.73 and 182,933.47 is: 252,478.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,187.95 : 372,904.73 = 182,933.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,187.95/372,904.73 = 182,933.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,187.95x = 372,904.73 × 182,933.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,187.95x = 68,216,756,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,216,756,475.78/270,187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,478.90

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