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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,571.70, 608,703.15 and 181,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,571.70, 608,703.15 and 181,277.30 is: 272,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,571.70 : 608,703.15 = 181,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,571.70/608,703.15 = 181,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,571.70x = 608,703.15 × 181,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,571.70x = 110,344,063,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,344,063,533.50/405,571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,070.42

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