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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,932.39, 376,802.99 and 182,441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,932.39, 376,802.99 and 182,441.62 is: 251,873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,932.39 : 376,802.99 = 182,441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,932.39/376,802.99 = 182,441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,932.39x = 376,802.99 × 182,441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,932.39x = 68,744,547,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,744,547,916.44/272,932.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,873.91

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