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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,942.47, 375,159.87 and 181,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,942.47, 375,159.87 and 181,209.92 is: 249,989.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,942.47 : 375,159.87 = 181,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,942.47/375,159.87 = 181,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,942.47x = 375,159.87 × 181,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,942.47x = 67,982,688,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,982,688,154.11/271,942.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,989.23

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