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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,933.39, 376,804.37 and 182,442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,933.39, 376,804.37 and 182,442.62 is: 251,875.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,933.39 : 376,804.37 = 182,442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,933.39/376,804.37 = 182,442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,933.39x = 376,804.37 × 182,442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,933.39x = 68,745,176,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,745,176,490.25/272,933.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,875.29

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