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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,005.24, 413,902.79 and 181,210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,005.24, 413,902.79 and 181,210.07 is: 271,746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,005.24 : 413,902.79 = 181,210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,005.24/413,902.79 = 181,210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,005.24x = 413,902.79 × 181,210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,005.24x = 75,003,353,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,003,353,549.10/276,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,746.12

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