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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,287.16, 414,430.68 and 182,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,287.16, 414,430.68 and 182,771.04 is: 274,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,287.16 : 414,430.68 = 182,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,287.16/414,430.68 = 182,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,287.16x = 414,430.68 × 182,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,287.16x = 75,745,926,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,745,926,391.51/276,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,156.52

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