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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,588.72, 373,386.98 and 183,196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,588.72, 373,386.98 and 183,196.04 is: 252,793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,588.72 : 373,386.98 = 183,196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,588.72/373,386.98 = 183,196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,588.72x = 373,386.98 × 183,196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,588.72x = 68,403,016,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,403,016,123.56/270,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,793.30

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