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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,053.66, 374,116.47 and 180,413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,053.66, 374,116.47 and 180,413.22 is: 249,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,053.66 : 374,116.47 = 180,413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,053.66/374,116.47 = 180,413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,053.66x = 374,116.47 × 180,413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,053.66x = 67,495,557,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,495,557,007.73/271,053.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,011.79

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