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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,197.06, 376,878.21 and 182,575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,197.06, 376,878.21 and 182,575.46 is: 251,864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,197.06 : 376,878.21 = 182,575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,197.06/376,878.21 = 182,575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,197.06x = 376,878.21 × 182,575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,197.06x = 68,808,712,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,808,712,554.73/273,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,864.76

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