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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,189.45, 372,906.80 and 182,934.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,189.45, 372,906.80 and 182,934.98 is: 252,480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,189.45 : 372,906.80 = 182,934.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,189.45/372,906.80 = 182,934.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,189.45x = 372,906.80 × 182,934.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,189.45x = 68,217,695,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,217,695,220.66/270,189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,480.97

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