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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,403.79, 671,102.50 and 181,160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,403.79, 671,102.50 and 181,160.23 is: 271,739.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,403.79 : 671,102.50 = 181,160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,403.79/671,102.50 = 181,160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,403.79x = 671,102.50 × 181,160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,403.79x = 121,577,083,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,577,083,253.58/447,403.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,739.06

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