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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,150.56, 382,212.72 and 181,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,150.56, 382,212.72 and 181,622.56 is: 250,471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,150.56 : 382,212.72 = 181,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,150.56/382,212.72 = 181,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,150.56x = 382,212.72 × 181,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,150.56x = 69,418,452,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,418,452,670.96/277,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,471.99

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