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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,889.77, 376,744.16 and 182,399.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,889.77, 376,744.16 and 182,399.00 is: 251,815.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,889.77 : 376,744.16 = 182,399.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,889.77/376,744.16 = 182,399.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,889.77x = 376,744.16 × 182,399.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,889.77x = 68,717,756,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,717,756,612.12/272,889.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,815.07

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