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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,238.49, 414,357.73 and 182,722.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,238.49, 414,357.73 and 182,722.37 is: 274,083.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,238.49 : 414,357.73 = 182,722.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,238.49/414,357.73 = 182,722.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,238.49x = 414,357.73 × 182,722.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,238.49x = 75,712,423,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,712,423,924.83/276,238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,083.55

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