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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,715.40, 404,573.10 and 181,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,715.40, 404,573.10 and 181,011.40 is: 271,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,715.40 : 404,573.10 = 181,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,715.40/404,573.10 = 181,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,715.40x = 404,573.10 × 181,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,715.40x = 73,232,343,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,232,343,233.34/269,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,517.10

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