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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,982.46, 375,215.04 and 181,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,982.46, 375,215.04 and 181,250.04 is: 250,044.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,982.46 : 375,215.04 = 181,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,982.46/375,215.04 = 181,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,982.46x = 375,215.04 × 181,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,982.46x = 68,007,741,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,007,741,008.60/271,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,044.58

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