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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,318.20, 397,977.30 and 181,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,318.20, 397,977.30 and 181,337.40 is: 272,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,318.20 : 397,977.30 = 181,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,318.20/397,977.30 = 181,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,318.20x = 397,977.30 × 181,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,318.20x = 72,168,168,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,168,168,841.02/265,318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,006.10

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