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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,423.46, 374,758.49 and 180,992.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,423.46, 374,758.49 and 180,992.63 is: 249,899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,423.46 : 374,758.49 = 180,992.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,423.46/374,758.49 = 180,992.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,423.46x = 374,758.49 × 180,992.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,423.46x = 67,828,523,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,828,523,298.62/271,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,899.27

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