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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,159.88, 412,739.84 and 181,643.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,159.88, 412,739.84 and 181,643.76 is: 272,465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,159.88 : 412,739.84 = 181,643.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,159.88/412,739.84 = 181,643.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,159.88x = 412,739.84 × 181,643.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,159.88x = 74,971,616,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,971,616,439.40/275,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,465.65

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