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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,071.60, 374,211 and 180,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,071.60, 374,211 and 180,481.20 is: 249,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,071.60 : 374,211 = 180,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,071.60/374,211 = 180,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,071.60x = 374,211 × 180,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,071.60x = 67,538,050,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538,050,333.20/271,071.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,152.07

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