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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,741.21, 269,495.93 and 175,775.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,741.21, 269,495.93 and 175,775.49 is: 262,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,741.21 : 269,495.93 = 175,775.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,741.21/269,495.93 = 175,775.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,741.21x = 269,495.93 × 175,775.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,741.21x = 47,370,779,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,370,779,588.19/180,741.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,091.75

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