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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,084.10, 375,580.70 and 181,406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,084.10, 375,580.70 and 181,406.93 is: 250,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,084.10 : 375,580.70 = 181,406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,084.10/375,580.70 = 181,406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,084.10x = 375,580.70 × 181,406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,084.10x = 68,132,939,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,132,939,649.59/272,084.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,411.33

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