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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,169.11, 412,753.76 and 181,652.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,169.11, 412,753.76 and 181,652.99 is: 272,479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,169.11 : 412,753.76 = 181,652.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,169.11/412,753.76 = 181,652.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,169.11x = 412,753.76 × 181,652.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,169.11x = 74,977,953,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,977,953,729.48/275,169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,479.54

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