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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,070.92, 376,662.02 and 181,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,070.92, 376,662.02 and 181,188.20 is: 249,923.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,070.92 : 376,662.02 = 181,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,070.92/376,662.02 = 181,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,070.92x = 376,662.02 × 181,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,070.92x = 68,246,713,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,246,713,412.16/273,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,923.04

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