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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,196.60, 412,794.90 and 181,702.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,196.60, 412,794.90 and 181,702.35 is: 272,553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,196.60 : 412,794.90 = 181,702.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,196.60/412,794.90 = 181,702.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,196.60x = 412,794.90 × 181,702.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,196.60x = 75,005,803,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,005,803,398.02/275,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,553.53

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