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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,251.12, 377,154.15 and 186,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,251.12, 377,154.15 and 186,180.26 is: 256,974.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,251.12 : 377,154.15 = 186,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,251.12/377,154.15 = 186,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,251.12x = 377,154.15 × 186,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,251.12x = 70,218,658,649.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,218,658,649.96/273,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,974.83

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