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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,188.95, 372,906.11 and 182,934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,188.95, 372,906.11 and 182,934.47 is: 252,480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,188.95 : 372,906.11 = 182,934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,188.95/372,906.11 = 182,934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,188.95x = 372,906.11 × 182,934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,188.95x = 68,217,381,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,217,381,592.61/270,188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,480.28

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