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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,196.56, 376,877.52 and 182,574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,196.56, 376,877.52 and 182,574.96 is: 251,864.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,196.56 : 376,877.52 = 182,574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,196.56/376,877.52 = 182,574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,196.56x = 376,877.52 × 182,574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,196.56x = 68,808,398,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,808,398,138.90/273,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,864.07

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