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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,001.37, 376,630.92 and 181,163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,001.37, 376,630.92 and 181,163.97 is: 249,932.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,001.37 : 376,630.92 = 181,163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,001.37/376,630.92 = 181,163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,001.37x = 376,630.92 × 181,163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,001.37x = 68,231,950,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,231,950,844.56/273,001.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,932.63

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