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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,777.83, 376,589.55 and 182,287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,777.83, 376,589.55 and 182,287.06 is: 251,660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,777.83 : 376,589.55 = 182,287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,777.83/376,589.55 = 182,287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,777.83x = 376,589.55 × 182,287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,777.83x = 68,647,401,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,647,401,638.33/272,777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,660.49

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