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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,518.77, 422,951.83 and 180,514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,518.77, 422,951.83 and 180,514.71 is: 271,204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,518.77 : 422,951.83 = 180,514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,518.77/422,951.83 = 180,514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,518.77x = 422,951.83 × 180,514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,518.77x = 76,349,028,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,349,028,417.23/281,518.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,204.04

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