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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,871.57, 375,287.38 and 181,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,871.57, 375,287.38 and 181,194.44 is: 250,118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,871.57 : 375,287.38 = 181,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,871.57/375,287.38 = 181,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,871.57x = 375,287.38 × 181,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,871.57x = 67,999,984,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,999,984,328.74/271,871.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,118.04

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