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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,933.89, 376,805.06 and 182,443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,933.89, 376,805.06 and 182,443.12 is: 251,875.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,933.89 : 376,805.06 = 182,443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,933.89/376,805.06 = 182,443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,933.89x = 376,805.06 × 182,443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,933.89x = 68,745,490,778.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,745,490,778.19/272,933.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,875.98

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