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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,145.30, 376,806.53 and 182,523.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,145.30, 376,806.53 and 182,523.51 is: 251,792.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,145.30 : 376,806.53 = 182,523.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,145.30/376,806.53 = 182,523.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,145.30x = 376,806.53 × 182,523.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,145.30x = 68,776,050,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,776,050,902.83/273,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,792.92

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