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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,147.81, 376,809.97 and 182,526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,147.81, 376,809.97 and 182,526.01 is: 251,796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,147.81 : 376,809.97 = 182,526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,147.81/376,809.97 = 182,526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,147.81x = 376,809.97 × 182,526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,147.81x = 68,777,620,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,777,620,352.32/273,147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,796.35

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