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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,958.97, 373,487.58 and 183,715.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,958.97, 373,487.58 and 183,715.82 is: 253,232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,958.97 : 373,487.58 = 183,715.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,958.97/373,487.58 = 183,715.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,958.97x = 373,487.58 × 183,715.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,958.97x = 68,615,578,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,615,578,119.79/270,958.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,232.35

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