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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,942.72, 375,160.21 and 181,210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,942.72, 375,160.21 and 181,210.17 is: 249,989.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,942.72 : 375,160.21 = 181,210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,942.72/375,160.21 = 181,210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,942.72x = 375,160.21 × 181,210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,942.72x = 67,982,845,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,982,845,431.34/271,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,989.58

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