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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,981.46, 375,213.66 and 181,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,981.46, 375,213.66 and 181,249.04 is: 250,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,981.46 : 375,213.66 = 181,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,981.46/375,213.66 = 181,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,981.46x = 375,213.66 × 181,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,981.46x = 68,007,115,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,007,115,669.89/271,981.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,043.20

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