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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,243.03, 406,066.40 and 181,062.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,243.03, 406,066.40 and 181,062.05 is: 271,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,243.03 : 406,066.40 = 181,062.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,243.03/406,066.40 = 181,062.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,243.03x = 406,066.40 × 181,062.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,243.03x = 73,523,213,914.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,523,213,914.81/271,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,060.29

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