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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,913.40, 409,370.10 and 183,683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,913.40, 409,370.10 and 183,683.80 is: 275,525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,913.40 : 409,370.10 = 183,683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,913.40/409,370.10 = 183,683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,913.40x = 409,370.10 × 183,683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,913.40x = 75,194,655,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,194,655,574.38/272,913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,525.70

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