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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,022.28, 376,659.66 and 181,184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,022.28, 376,659.66 and 181,184.78 is: 249,961.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,022.28 : 376,659.66 = 181,184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,022.28/376,659.66 = 181,184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,022.28x = 376,659.66 × 181,184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,022.28x = 68,244,997,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,244,997,631.97/273,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,961.28

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