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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,043.67, 255,005.04 and 180,057.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,043.67, 255,005.04 and 180,057.86 is: 249,482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,043.67 : 255,005.04 = 180,057.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,043.67/255,005.04 = 180,057.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,043.67x = 255,005.04 × 180,057.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,043.67x = 45,915,660,516.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,915,660,516.59/184,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,482.42

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