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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,417.56, 377,270.96 and 182,627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,417.56, 377,270.96 and 182,627.90 is: 251,996.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,417.56 : 377,270.96 = 182,627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,417.56/377,270.96 = 182,627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,417.56x = 377,270.96 × 182,627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,417.56x = 68,900,200,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,900,200,356.29/273,417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,996.26

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