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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,653.63, 379,002.92 and 183,994.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,653.63, 379,002.92 and 183,994.92 is: 253,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,653.63 : 379,002.92 = 183,994.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,653.63/379,002.92 = 183,994.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,653.63x = 379,002.92 × 183,994.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,653.63x = 69,734,611,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,734,611,025.19/274,653.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,900.20

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