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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,590.72, 251,705.04 and 180,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,590.72, 251,705.04 and 180,272.96 is: 247,156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,590.72 : 251,705.04 = 180,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,590.72/251,705.04 = 180,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,590.72x = 251,705.04 × 180,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,590.72x = 45,375,612,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,375,612,607.72/183,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,156.35

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