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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,851.12, 376,690.62 and 181,094.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,851.12, 376,690.62 and 181,094.84 is: 250,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,851.12 : 376,690.62 = 181,094.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,851.12/376,690.62 = 181,094.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,851.12x = 376,690.62 × 181,094.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,851.12x = 68,216,727,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,216,727,558.40/272,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,014.47

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