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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,250.43, 406,077.50 and 181,069.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,250.43, 406,077.50 and 181,069.47 is: 271,071.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,250.43 : 406,077.50 = 181,069.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,250.43/406,077.50 = 181,069.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,250.43x = 406,077.50 × 181,069.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,250.43x = 73,528,236,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,528,236,798.58/271,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,071.41

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