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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,518.53, 380,232.56 and 183,479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,518.53, 380,232.56 and 183,479.99 is: 253,213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,518.53 : 380,232.56 = 183,479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,518.53/380,232.56 = 183,479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,518.53x = 380,232.56 × 183,479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,518.53x = 69,765,064,864.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,765,064,864.01/275,518.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,213.69

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