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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,055.80, 408,083.70 and 183,582.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,055.80, 408,083.70 and 183,582.20 is: 275,373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,055.80 : 408,083.70 = 183,582.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,055.80/408,083.70 = 183,582.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,055.80x = 408,083.70 × 183,582.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,055.80x = 74,916,903,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,916,903,430.14/272,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,373.30

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