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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,936.39, 376,808.52 and 182,445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,936.39, 376,808.52 and 182,445.62 is: 251,879.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,936.39 : 376,808.52 = 182,445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,936.39/376,808.52 = 182,445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,936.39x = 376,808.52 × 182,445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,936.39x = 68,747,064,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,747,064,052.68/272,936.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,879.44

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