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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,580.71, 373,375.95 and 183,188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,580.71, 373,375.95 and 183,188.04 is: 252,782.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,580.71 : 373,375.95 = 183,188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,580.71/373,375.95 = 183,188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,580.71x = 373,375.95 × 183,188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,580.71x = 68,398,008,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,398,008,463.64/270,580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,782.28

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