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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,992.48, 375,228.84 and 181,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,992.48, 375,228.84 and 181,260.04 is: 250,058.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,992.48 : 375,228.84 = 181,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,992.48/375,228.84 = 181,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,992.48x = 375,228.84 × 181,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,992.48x = 68,013,994,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,013,994,547.55/271,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,058.36

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