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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,253.76, 627,027.86 and 181,418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,253.76, 627,027.86 and 181,418.04 is: 271,974.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,253.76 : 627,027.86 = 181,418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,253.76/627,027.86 = 181,418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,253.76x = 627,027.86 × 181,418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,253.76x = 113,754,165,386.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,754,165,386.59/418,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,974.04

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