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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,989.60, 413,984.40 and 181,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,989.60, 413,984.40 and 181,511.20 is: 272,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,989.60 : 413,984.40 = 181,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,989.60/413,984.40 = 181,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,989.60x = 413,984.40 × 181,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,989.60x = 75,142,805,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,142,805,225.28/275,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,266.80

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