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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,140.78, 376,800.30 and 182,519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,140.78, 376,800.30 and 182,519.01 is: 251,786.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,140.78 : 376,800.30 = 182,519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,140.78/376,800.30 = 182,519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,140.78x = 376,800.30 × 182,519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,140.78x = 68,773,217,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,773,217,723.70/273,140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,786.71

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