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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,245.76, 414,368.60 and 182,729.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,245.76, 414,368.60 and 182,729.64 is: 274,094.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,245.76 : 414,368.60 = 182,729.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,245.76/414,368.60 = 182,729.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,245.76x = 414,368.60 × 182,729.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,245.76x = 75,717,425,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,717,425,105.30/276,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,094.43

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