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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,867.33, 414,697.79 and 181,990.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,867.33, 414,697.79 and 181,990.41 is: 272,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,867.33 : 414,697.79 = 181,990.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,867.33/414,697.79 = 181,990.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,867.33x = 414,697.79 × 181,990.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,867.33x = 75,471,020,828.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,471,020,828.19/276,867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,589.12

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