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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,893.52, 376,749.35 and 182,402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,893.52, 376,749.35 and 182,402.75 is: 251,820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,893.52 : 376,749.35 = 182,402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,893.52/376,749.35 = 182,402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,893.52x = 376,749.35 × 182,402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,893.52x = 68,720,114,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,720,114,704.95/272,893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,820.26

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