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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,546.51, 375,792.32 and 186,547.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,546.51, 375,792.32 and 186,547.01 is: 257,214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,546.51 : 375,792.32 = 186,547.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,546.51/375,792.32 = 186,547.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,546.51x = 375,792.32 × 186,547.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,546.51x = 70,102,932,264.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,102,932,264.37/272,546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,214.57

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