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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,710.20, 405,002.70 and 181,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,710.20, 405,002.70 and 181,355.40 is: 272,327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,710.20 : 405,002.70 = 181,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,710.20/405,002.70 = 181,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,710.20x = 405,002.70 × 181,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,710.20x = 73,449,426,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,449,426,659.58/269,710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,327.21

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