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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,315.20, 397,972.80 and 181,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,315.20, 397,972.80 and 181,334.40 is: 272,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,315.20 : 397,972.80 = 181,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,315.20/397,972.80 = 181,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,315.20x = 397,972.80 × 181,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,315.20x = 72,166,158,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,166,158,904.32/265,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,001.60

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