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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,844.84, 376,583.96 and 183,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,844.84, 376,583.96 and 183,369 is: 253,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,844.84 : 376,583.96 = 183,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,844.84/376,583.96 = 183,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,844.84x = 376,583.96 × 183,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,844.84x = 69,053,824,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,053,824,161.24/272,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,088.25

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