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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,081.08, 375,576.52 and 181,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,081.08, 375,576.52 and 181,404 is: 250,407.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,081.08 : 375,576.52 = 181,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,081.08/375,576.52 = 181,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,081.08x = 375,576.52 × 181,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,081.08x = 68,131,083,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,131,083,034.08/272,081.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,407.28

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