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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,741.82, 376,189.83 and 182,052.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,741.82, 376,189.83 and 182,052.06 is: 251,102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,741.82 : 376,189.83 = 182,052.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,741.82/376,189.83 = 182,052.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,741.82x = 376,189.83 × 182,052.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,741.82x = 68,486,133,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,486,133,502.55/272,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,102.43

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