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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,425.60, 413,138.40 and 180,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,425.60, 413,138.40 and 180,947.20 is: 271,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,425.60 : 413,138.40 = 180,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,425.60/413,138.40 = 180,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,425.60x = 413,138.40 × 180,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,425.60x = 74,756,236,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,756,236,692.48/275,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,420.80

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