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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,254.64, 414,381.93 and 182,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,254.64, 414,381.93 and 182,738.52 is: 274,107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,254.64 : 414,381.93 = 182,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,254.64/414,381.93 = 182,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,254.64x = 414,381.93 × 182,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,254.64x = 75,723,540,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,723,540,602.94/276,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,107.76

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