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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,612.60, 413,418.90 and 181,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,612.60, 413,418.90 and 181,134.20 is: 271,701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,612.60 : 413,418.90 = 181,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,612.60/413,418.90 = 181,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,612.60x = 413,418.90 × 181,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,612.60x = 74,884,301,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,884,301,716.38/275,612.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,701.30

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