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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,187.56, 382,263.78 and 181,659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,187.56, 382,263.78 and 181,659.56 is: 250,523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,187.56 : 382,263.78 = 181,659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,187.56/382,263.78 = 181,659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,187.56x = 382,263.78 × 181,659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,187.56x = 69,441,870,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,441,870,078.74/277,187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,523.04

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