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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,252.29, 410,017.82 and 184,319.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,252.29, 410,017.82 and 184,319.42 is: 276,573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,252.29 : 410,017.82 = 184,319.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,252.29/410,017.82 = 184,319.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,252.29x = 410,017.82 × 184,319.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,252.29x = 75,574,243,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,574,243,800.38/273,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,573.14

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