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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,737.20, 413,605.80 and 181,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,737.20, 413,605.80 and 181,258.80 is: 271,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,737.20 : 413,605.80 = 181,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,737.20/413,605.80 = 181,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,737.20x = 413,605.80 × 181,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,737.20x = 74,969,690,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,969,690,981.04/275,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,888.20

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