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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,779.40, 413,231.70 and 182,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,779.40, 413,231.70 and 182,175.80 is: 272,974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,779.40 : 413,231.70 = 182,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,779.40/413,231.70 = 182,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,779.40x = 413,231.70 × 182,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,779.40x = 75,280,815,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,280,815,532.86/275,779.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,974.76

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