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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,409.96, 411,614.96 and 180,893.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,409.96, 411,614.96 and 180,893.84 is: 271,340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,409.96 : 411,614.96 = 180,893.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,409.96/411,614.96 = 180,893.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,409.96x = 411,614.96 × 180,893.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,409.96x = 74,458,610,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,458,610,715.85/274,409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,340.77

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