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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,717.70, 413,576.55 and 181,239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,717.70, 413,576.55 and 181,239.30 is: 271,858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,717.70 : 413,576.55 = 181,239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,717.70/413,576.55 = 181,239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,717.70x = 413,576.55 × 181,239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,717.70x = 74,956,324,418.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,956,324,418.42/275,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,858.95

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