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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,980.46, 375,212.28 and 181,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,980.46, 375,212.28 and 181,248.04 is: 250,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,980.46 : 375,212.28 = 181,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,980.46/375,212.28 = 181,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,980.46x = 375,212.28 × 181,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,980.46x = 68,006,490,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,006,490,333.93/271,980.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,041.82

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