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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,948.52, 383,459.38 and 181,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,948.52, 383,459.38 and 181,265 is: 250,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,948.52 : 383,459.38 = 181,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,948.52/383,459.38 = 181,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,948.52x = 383,459.38 × 181,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,948.52x = 69,507,764,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,507,764,515.70/277,948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,074.24

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