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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,135.58, 378,191.27 and 183,520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,135.58, 378,191.27 and 183,520.74 is: 253,181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,135.58 : 378,191.27 = 183,520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,135.58/378,191.27 = 183,520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,135.58x = 378,191.27 × 183,520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,135.58x = 69,405,940,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,405,940,814.34/274,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,181.07

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