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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,182.02, 406,776.48 and 186,919.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,182.02, 406,776.48 and 186,919.56 is: 280,381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,182.02 : 406,776.48 = 186,919.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,182.02/406,776.48 = 186,919.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,182.02x = 406,776.48 × 186,919.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,182.02x = 76,034,480,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,034,480,659.95/271,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,381.72

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