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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,938.89, 376,811.97 and 182,448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,938.89, 376,811.97 and 182,448.12 is: 251,882.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,938.89 : 376,811.97 = 182,448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,938.89/376,811.97 = 182,448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,938.89x = 376,811.97 × 182,448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,938.89x = 68,748,635,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,748,635,520.00/272,938.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,882.89

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