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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,416.45, 406,927.85 and 182,449.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,416.45, 406,927.85 and 182,449.29 is: 273,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,416.45 : 406,927.85 = 182,449.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,416.45/406,927.85 = 182,449.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,416.45x = 406,927.85 × 182,449.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,416.45x = 74,243,696,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,243,696,401.48/271,416.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,541.62

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