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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,940.22, 375,156.77 and 181,207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,940.22, 375,156.77 and 181,207.67 is: 249,986.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,940.22 : 375,156.77 = 181,207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,940.22/375,156.77 = 181,207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,940.22x = 375,156.77 × 181,207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,940.22x = 67,981,281,394.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,981,281,394.60/271,940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,986.12

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