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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,977.96, 375,208.83 and 181,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,977.96, 375,208.83 and 181,245.54 is: 250,038.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,977.96 : 375,208.83 = 181,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,977.96/375,208.83 = 181,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,977.96x = 375,208.83 × 181,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,977.96x = 68,004,927,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,004,927,006.12/271,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,038.37

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