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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,174.93, 376,840.89 and 182,501.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,174.93, 376,840.89 and 182,501.91 is: 251,758.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,174.93 : 376,840.89 = 182,501.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,174.93/376,840.89 = 182,501.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,174.93x = 376,840.89 × 182,501.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,174.93x = 68,774,182,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,774,182,191.10/273,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,758.76

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