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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,311.88, 382,514.22 and 181,824.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,311.88, 382,514.22 and 181,824.76 is: 250,802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,311.88 : 382,514.22 = 181,824.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,311.88/382,514.22 = 181,824.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,311.88x = 382,514.22 × 181,824.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,311.88x = 69,550,556,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,550,556,248.09/277,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,802.66

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