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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,197.81, 376,879.25 and 182,576.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,197.81, 376,879.25 and 182,576.21 is: 251,865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,197.81 : 376,879.25 = 182,576.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,197.81/376,879.25 = 182,576.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,197.81x = 376,879.25 × 182,576.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,197.81x = 68,809,184,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,809,184,179.76/273,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,865.80

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