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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,906.48, 411,659.70 and 181,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,906.48, 411,659.70 and 181,127.92 is: 271,230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,906.48 : 411,659.70 = 181,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,906.48/411,659.70 = 181,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,906.48x = 411,659.70 × 181,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,906.48x = 74,563,065,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,563,065,208.82/274,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,230.66

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