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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,183.28, 518,207.39 and 273,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,183.28, 518,207.39 and 273,046.74 is: 377,135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,183.28 : 518,207.39 = 273,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,183.28/518,207.39 = 273,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,183.28x = 518,207.39 × 273,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,183.28x = 141,494,838,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,494,838,483.41/375,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,135.25

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