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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,153.93, 376,818.42 and 182,532.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,153.93, 376,818.42 and 182,532.15 is: 251,804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,153.93 : 376,818.42 = 182,532.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,153.93/376,818.42 = 182,532.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,153.93x = 376,818.42 × 182,532.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,153.93x = 68,781,476,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,781,476,362.20/273,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,804.82

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