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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,547.81, 377,044.05 and 182,870.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,547.81, 377,044.05 and 182,870.65 is: 252,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,547.81 : 377,044.05 = 182,870.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,547.81/377,044.05 = 182,870.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,547.81x = 377,044.05 × 182,870.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,547.81x = 68,950,290,502.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,950,290,502.13/273,547.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,059.38

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