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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,436.28, 382,759.64 and 182,072.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,436.28, 382,759.64 and 182,072.56 is: 251,192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,436.28 : 382,759.64 = 182,072.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,436.28/382,759.64 = 182,072.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,436.28x = 382,759.64 × 182,072.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,436.28x = 69,690,027,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,690,027,519.48/277,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,192.91

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