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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,807.16, 376,630 and 182,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,807.16, 376,630 and 182,316.36 is: 251,700.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,807.16 : 376,630 = 182,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,807.16/376,630 = 182,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,807.16x = 376,630 × 182,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,807.16x = 68,665,810,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,665,810,666.80/272,807.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,700.91

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