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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,085.10, 375,582.08 and 181,407.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,085.10, 375,582.08 and 181,407.93 is: 250,412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,085.10 : 375,582.08 = 181,407.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,085.10/375,582.08 = 181,407.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,085.10x = 375,582.08 × 181,407.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,085.10x = 68,133,567,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,133,567,677.89/272,085.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,412.71

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