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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,979.46, 375,210.90 and 181,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,979.46, 375,210.90 and 181,247.04 is: 250,040.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,979.46 : 375,210.90 = 181,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,979.46/375,210.90 = 181,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,979.46x = 375,210.90 × 181,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,979.46x = 68,005,865,000.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,005,865,000.74/271,979.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,040.44

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