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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,244.03, 406,067.89 and 181,063.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,244.03, 406,067.89 and 181,063.05 is: 271,061.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,244.03 : 406,067.89 = 181,063.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,244.03/406,067.89 = 181,063.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,244.03x = 406,067.89 × 181,063.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,244.03x = 73,523,890,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,523,890,670.46/271,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,061.78

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