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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,583.52, 373,379.84 and 183,190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,583.52, 373,379.84 and 183,190.84 is: 252,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,583.52 : 373,379.84 = 183,190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,583.52/373,379.84 = 183,190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,583.52x = 373,379.84 × 183,190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,583.52x = 68,399,766,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,399,766,528.67/270,583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,786.15

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