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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,529.52, 382,590.24 and 181,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,529.52, 382,590.24 and 181,870.20 is: 250,718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,529.52 : 382,590.24 = 181,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,529.52/382,590.24 = 181,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,529.52x = 382,590.24 × 181,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,529.52x = 69,581,763,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,581,763,466.85/277,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,718.42

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