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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,885.89, 608,832.92 and 181,257.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,885.89, 608,832.92 and 181,257.71 is: 271,888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,885.89 : 608,832.92 = 181,257.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,885.89/608,832.92 = 181,257.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,885.89x = 608,832.92 × 181,257.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,885.89x = 110,355,658,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,355,658,260.79/405,885.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,888.38

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