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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,033.94, 406,280.27 and 181,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,033.94, 406,280.27 and 181,152.36 is: 271,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,033.94 : 406,280.27 = 181,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,033.94/406,280.27 = 181,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,033.94x = 406,280.27 × 181,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,033.94x = 73,598,630,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,598,630,184.82/271,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,547.65

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