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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,399.95, 411,599.93 and 180,883.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,399.95, 411,599.93 and 180,883.83 is: 271,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,399.95 : 411,599.93 = 180,883.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,399.95/411,599.93 = 180,883.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,399.95x = 411,599.93 × 180,883.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,399.95x = 74,451,773,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,451,773,422.68/274,399.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,325.75

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