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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,741.32, 376,189.14 and 182,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,741.32, 376,189.14 and 182,051.56 is: 251,101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,741.32 : 376,189.14 = 182,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,741.32/376,189.14 = 182,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,741.32x = 376,189.14 × 182,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,741.32x = 68,485,819,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,485,819,792.06/272,741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,101.74

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