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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,724.60, 413,586.90 and 181,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,724.60, 413,586.90 and 181,246.20 is: 271,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,724.60 : 413,586.90 = 181,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,724.60/413,586.90 = 181,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,724.60x = 413,586.90 × 181,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,724.60x = 74,961,053,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,961,053,994.78/275,724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,869.30

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