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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,041.80, 406,562.70 and 176,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,041.80, 406,562.70 and 176,563.40 is: 264,845.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,041.80 : 406,562.70 = 176,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,041.80/406,562.70 = 176,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,041.80x = 406,562.70 × 176,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,041.80x = 71,784,092,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,784,092,625.18/271,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,845.10

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