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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,696.84, 257,572.68 and 180,774.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,696.84, 257,572.68 and 180,774.91 is: 250,745.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,696.84 : 257,572.68 = 180,774.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,696.84/257,572.68 = 180,774.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,696.84x = 257,572.68 × 180,774.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,696.84x = 46,562,677,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,562,677,765.96/185,696.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,745.67

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