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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,405.31, 411,607.96 and 180,889.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,405.31, 411,607.96 and 180,889.19 is: 271,333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,405.31 : 411,607.96 = 180,889.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,405.31/411,607.96 = 180,889.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,405.31x = 411,607.96 × 180,889.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,405.31x = 74,455,430,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,455,430,481.95/274,405.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,333.78

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