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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,908.73, 411,663.07 and 181,130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,908.73, 411,663.07 and 181,130.17 is: 271,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,908.73 : 411,663.07 = 181,130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,908.73/411,663.07 = 181,130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,908.73x = 411,663.07 × 181,130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,908.73x = 74,564,601,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,564,601,851.82/274,908.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,234.03

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