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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,183.84, 376,775.28 and 188,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,183.84, 376,775.28 and 188,281.44 is: 259,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,183.84 : 376,775.28 = 188,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,183.84/376,775.28 = 188,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,183.84x = 376,775.28 × 188,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,183.84x = 70,939,792,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,939,792,274.80/273,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,677.85

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