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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,377.28, 406,552.10 and 181,147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,377.28, 406,552.10 and 181,147.92 is: 271,378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,377.28 : 406,552.10 = 181,147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,377.28/406,552.10 = 181,147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,377.28x = 406,552.10 × 181,147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,377.28x = 73,646,067,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,646,067,739.50/271,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,378.90

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