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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,870.12, 375,285.40 and 181,193.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,870.12, 375,285.40 and 181,193.00 is: 250,116.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,870.12 : 375,285.40 = 181,193.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,870.12/375,285.40 = 181,193.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,870.12x = 375,285.40 × 181,193.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,870.12x = 67,999,086,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,999,086,091.00/271,870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,116.07

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