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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,638.90, 405,958.35 and 182,165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,638.90, 405,958.35 and 182,165.30 is: 273,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,638.90 : 405,958.35 = 182,165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,638.90/405,958.35 = 182,165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,638.90x = 405,958.35 × 182,165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,638.90x = 73,951,524,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,951,524,615.26/270,638.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,247.95

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