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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,262.61, 414,393.92 and 182,746.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,262.61, 414,393.92 and 182,746.49 is: 274,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,262.61 : 414,393.92 = 182,746.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,262.61/414,393.92 = 182,746.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,262.61x = 414,393.92 × 182,746.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,262.61x = 75,729,033,443.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,729,033,443.61/276,262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,119.74

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