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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,178.92, 376,846.40 and 182,505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,178.92, 376,846.40 and 182,505.92 is: 251,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,178.92 : 376,846.40 = 182,505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,178.92/376,846.40 = 182,505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,178.92x = 376,846.40 × 182,505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,178.92x = 68,776,698,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,776,698,930.69/273,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,764.30

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