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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,591.72, 251,706.41 and 180,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,591.72, 251,706.41 and 180,273.96 is: 247,157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,591.72 : 251,706.41 = 180,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,591.72/251,706.41 = 180,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,591.72x = 251,706.41 × 180,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,591.72x = 45,376,111,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376,111,288.08/183,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,157.72

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