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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,527.81, 406,761.93 and 177,749.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,527.81, 406,761.93 and 177,749.25 is: 266,277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,527.81 : 406,761.93 = 177,749.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,527.81/406,761.93 = 177,749.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,527.81x = 406,761.93 × 177,749.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,527.81x = 72,301,627,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,301,627,986.05/271,527.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,277.06

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