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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,549.78, 374,750.49 and 180,759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,549.78, 374,750.49 and 180,759.62 is: 249,456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,549.78 : 374,750.49 = 180,759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,549.78/374,750.49 = 180,759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,549.78x = 374,750.49 × 180,759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,549.78x = 67,739,756,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,739,756,167.21/271,549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,456.13

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