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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,931.39, 376,801.61 and 182,440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,931.39, 376,801.61 and 182,440.62 is: 251,872.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,931.39 : 376,801.61 = 182,440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,931.39/376,801.61 = 182,440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,931.39x = 376,801.61 × 182,440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,931.39x = 68,743,918,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,743,918,433.20/272,931.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,872.53

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