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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,277.13, 382,466.34 and 181,790.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,277.13, 382,466.34 and 181,790.01 is: 250,754.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,277.13 : 382,466.34 = 181,790.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,277.13/382,466.34 = 181,790.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,277.13x = 382,466.34 × 181,790.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,277.13x = 69,528,559,773.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,528,559,773.26/277,277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,754.76

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