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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,846.84, 376,586.72 and 183,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,846.84, 376,586.72 and 183,371 is: 253,091.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,846.84 : 376,586.72 = 183,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,846.84/376,586.72 = 183,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,846.84x = 376,586.72 × 183,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,846.84x = 69,055,083,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,055,083,433.12/272,846.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,091.01

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