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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,004.50, 413,901.66 and 181,209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,004.50, 413,901.66 and 181,209.33 is: 271,745.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,004.50 : 413,901.66 = 181,209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,004.50/413,901.66 = 181,209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,004.50x = 413,901.66 × 181,209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,004.50x = 75,002,842,494.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,002,842,494.49/276,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,745.00

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