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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,149.67, 376,812.57 and 182,527.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,149.67, 376,812.57 and 182,527.89 is: 251,798.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,149.67 : 376,812.57 = 182,527.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,149.67/376,812.57 = 182,527.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,149.67x = 376,812.57 × 182,527.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,149.67x = 68,778,803,327.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,778,803,327.58/273,149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,798.96

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