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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,311.70, 397,967.55 and 181,330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,311.70, 397,967.55 and 181,330.90 is: 271,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,311.70 : 397,967.55 = 181,330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,311.70/397,967.55 = 181,330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,311.70x = 397,967.55 × 181,330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,311.70x = 72,163,814,012.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,163,814,012.30/265,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,996.35

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