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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,164.61, 412,747.01 and 181,648.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,164.61, 412,747.01 and 181,648.49 is: 272,472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,164.61 : 412,747.01 = 181,648.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,164.61/412,747.01 = 181,648.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,164.61x = 412,747.01 × 181,648.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,164.61x = 74,974,870,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,974,870,210.27/275,164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,472.79

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