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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,972.06, 376,594.04 and 182,387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,972.06, 376,594.04 and 182,387.19 is: 251,622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,972.06 : 376,594.04 = 182,387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,972.06/376,594.04 = 182,387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,972.06x = 376,594.04 × 182,387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,972.06x = 68,685,930,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,685,930,594.54/272,972.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,622.57

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