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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,815.84, 376,543.96 and 183,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,815.84, 376,543.96 and 183,340 is: 253,048.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,815.84 : 376,543.96 = 183,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,815.84/376,543.96 = 183,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,815.84x = 376,543.96 × 183,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,815.84x = 69,035,569,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,035,569,626.40/272,815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,048.25

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