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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,579.21, 373,373.88 and 183,186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,579.21, 373,373.88 and 183,186.54 is: 252,780.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,579.21 : 373,373.88 = 183,186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,579.21/373,373.88 = 183,186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,579.21x = 373,373.88 × 183,186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,579.21x = 68,397,068,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,397,068,516.63/270,579.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,780.21

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