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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,587.72, 373,385.60 and 183,195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,587.72, 373,385.60 and 183,195.04 is: 252,791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,587.72 : 373,385.60 = 183,195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,587.72/373,385.60 = 183,195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,587.72x = 373,385.60 × 183,195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,587.72x = 68,402,389,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,402,389,927.42/270,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,791.92

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