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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,536.53, 380,257.43 and 183,497.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,536.53, 380,257.43 and 183,497.99 is: 253,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,536.53 : 380,257.43 = 183,497.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,536.53/380,257.43 = 183,497.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,536.53x = 380,257.43 × 183,497.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,536.53x = 69,776,471,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,776,471,268.79/275,536.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,238.55

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