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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,130.98, 382,696.50 and 181,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,130.98, 382,696.50 and 181,144.44 is: 271,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,130.98 : 382,696.50 = 181,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,130.98/382,696.50 = 181,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,130.98x = 382,696.50 × 181,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,130.98x = 69,323,343,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,323,343,182.46/255,130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,716.68

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