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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,050.60, 414,075.90 and 181,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,050.60, 414,075.90 and 181,572.20 is: 272,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,050.60 : 414,075.90 = 181,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,050.60/414,075.90 = 181,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,050.60x = 414,075.90 × 181,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,050.60x = 75,184,672,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,184,672,129.98/276,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,358.30

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