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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,935.39, 376,807.14 and 182,444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,935.39, 376,807.14 and 182,444.62 is: 251,878.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,935.39 : 376,807.14 = 182,444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,935.39/376,807.14 = 182,444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,935.39x = 376,807.14 × 182,444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,935.39x = 68,746,435,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,746,435,470.59/272,935.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,878.06

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