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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,775.90, 413,226.45 and 182,172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,775.90, 413,226.45 and 182,172.30 is: 272,969.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,775.90 : 413,226.45 = 182,172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,775.90/413,226.45 = 182,172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,775.90x = 413,226.45 × 182,172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,775.90x = 75,278,412,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,278,412,817.34/275,775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,969.51

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