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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,377.78, 406,552.85 and 181,148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,377.78, 406,552.85 and 181,148.42 is: 271,379.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,377.78 : 406,552.85 = 181,148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,377.78/406,552.85 = 181,148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,377.78x = 406,552.85 × 181,148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,377.78x = 73,646,406,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,646,406,424.00/271,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,379.65

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