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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,009.08, 397,513.62 and 181,650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,009.08, 397,513.62 and 181,650.36 is: 272,475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,009.08 : 397,513.62 = 181,650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,009.08/397,513.62 = 181,650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,009.08x = 397,513.62 × 181,650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,009.08x = 72,208,492,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,208,492,177.90/265,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,475.54

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