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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,829.56, 411,544.46 and 181,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,829.56, 411,544.46 and 181,051 is: 271,115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,829.56 : 411,544.46 = 181,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,829.56/411,544.46 = 181,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,829.56x = 411,544.46 × 181,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,829.56x = 74,510,536,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,510,536,027.46/274,829.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,115.44

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