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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,297.36, 414,446.04 and 182,781.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,297.36, 414,446.04 and 182,781.24 is: 274,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,297.36 : 414,446.04 = 182,781.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,297.36/414,446.04 = 182,781.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,297.36x = 414,446.04 × 182,781.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,297.36x = 75,752,961,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,752,961,104.29/276,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,171.86

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