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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,586.52, 373,383.96 and 183,193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,586.52, 373,383.96 and 183,193.84 is: 252,790.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,586.52 : 373,383.96 = 183,193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,586.52/373,383.96 = 183,193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,586.52x = 373,383.96 × 183,193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,586.52x = 68,401,641,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,401,641,426.81/270,586.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,790.28

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