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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,856.46, 379,134.26 and 181,721.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,856.46, 379,134.26 and 181,721.86 is: 250,665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,856.46 : 379,134.26 = 181,721.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,856.46/379,134.26 = 181,721.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,856.46x = 379,134.26 × 181,721.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,856.46x = 68,896,982,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,896,982,916.92/274,856.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,665.32

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