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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,030.05, 408,045.08 and 183,556.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,030.05, 408,045.08 and 183,556.45 is: 275,334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,030.05 : 408,045.08 = 183,556.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,030.05/408,045.08 = 183,556.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,030.05x = 408,045.08 × 183,556.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,030.05x = 74,899,306,324.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,899,306,324.77/272,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,334.68

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