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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,197.31, 376,878.56 and 182,575.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,197.31, 376,878.56 and 182,575.71 is: 251,865.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,197.31 : 376,878.56 = 182,575.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,197.31/376,878.56 = 182,575.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,197.31x = 376,878.56 × 182,575.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,197.31x = 68,808,869,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,808,869,762.90/273,197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,865.11

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