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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,731.32, 376,175.34 and 182,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,731.32, 376,175.34 and 182,041.56 is: 251,087.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,731.32 : 376,175.34 = 182,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,731.32/376,175.34 = 182,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,731.32x = 376,175.34 × 182,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,731.32x = 68,479,545,727.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,479,545,727.13/272,731.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,087.94

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