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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,137.58, 378,194.02 and 183,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,137.58, 378,194.02 and 183,522.74 is: 253,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,137.58 : 378,194.02 = 183,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,137.58/378,194.02 = 183,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,137.58x = 378,194.02 × 183,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,137.58x = 69,407,202,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,407,202,802.01/274,137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,183.83

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