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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,984.10, 413,976.15 and 181,505.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,984.10, 413,976.15 and 181,505.70 is: 272,258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,984.10 : 413,976.15 = 181,505.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,984.10/413,976.15 = 181,505.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,984.10x = 413,976.15 × 181,505.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,984.10x = 75,139,030,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,139,030,889.06/275,984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,258.55

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