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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,728.70, 413,593.05 and 181,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,728.70, 413,593.05 and 181,250.30 is: 271,875.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,728.70 : 413,593.05 = 181,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,728.70/413,593.05 = 181,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,728.70x = 413,593.05 × 181,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,728.70x = 74,963,864,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,963,864,390.42/275,728.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,875.45

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