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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,170.36, 412,755.63 and 181,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,170.36, 412,755.63 and 181,654.24 is: 272,481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,170.36 : 412,755.63 = 181,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,170.36/412,755.63 = 181,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,170.36x = 412,755.63 × 181,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,170.36x = 74,978,810,273.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,978,810,273.37/275,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,481.42

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