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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,937.85, 375,153.49 and 181,205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,937.85, 375,153.49 and 181,205.29 is: 249,982.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,937.85 : 375,153.49 = 181,205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,937.85/375,153.49 = 181,205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,937.85x = 375,153.49 × 181,205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,937.85x = 67,979,796,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,979,796,949.96/271,937.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,982.84

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