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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,408.86, 374,672.79 and 180,915.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,408.86, 374,672.79 and 180,915.66 is: 249,749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,408.86 : 374,672.79 = 180,915.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,408.86/374,672.79 = 180,915.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,408.86x = 374,672.79 × 180,915.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,408.86x = 67,784,175,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,784,175,086.89/271,408.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,749.31

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