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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,950.40, 437,407.20 and 181,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,950.40, 437,407.20 and 181,012.80 is: 271,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,950.40 : 437,407.20 = 181,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,950.40/437,407.20 = 181,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,950.40x = 437,407.20 × 181,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,950.40x = 79,176,302,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,176,302,012.16/291,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,197.79

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