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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,146.99, 376,808.86 and 182,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,146.99, 376,808.86 and 182,525.20 is: 251,795.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,146.99 : 376,808.86 = 182,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,146.99/376,808.86 = 182,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,146.99x = 376,808.86 × 182,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,146.99x = 68,777,111,819.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,777,111,819.41/273,146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,795.24

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