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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,741.58, 269,496.50 and 175,775.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,741.58, 269,496.50 and 175,775.86 is: 262,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,741.58 : 269,496.50 = 175,775.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,741.58/269,496.50 = 175,775.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,741.58x = 269,496.50 × 175,775.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,741.58x = 47,370,978,512.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,370,978,512.48/180,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,092.32

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