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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,845.84, 376,585.34 and 183,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,845.84, 376,585.34 and 183,370 is: 253,089.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,845.84 : 376,585.34 = 183,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,845.84/376,585.34 = 183,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,845.84x = 376,585.34 × 183,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,845.84x = 69,054,453,795.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,054,453,795.80/272,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,089.63

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