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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,468.72, 407,006.20 and 182,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,468.72, 407,006.20 and 182,501.52 is: 273,619.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,468.72 : 407,006.20 = 182,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,468.72/407,006.20 = 182,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,468.72x = 407,006.20 × 182,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,468.72x = 74,279,250,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,279,250,149.42/271,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,619.92

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