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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,429.33, 374,766.60 and 180,998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,429.33, 374,766.60 and 180,998.50 is: 249,907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,429.33 : 374,766.60 = 180,998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,429.33/374,766.60 = 180,998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,429.33x = 374,766.60 × 180,998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,429.33x = 67,832,192,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,832,192,450.10/271,429.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,907.38

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