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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,918.40, 278,445.09 and 180,804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,918.40, 278,445.09 and 180,804.47 is: 270,786.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,918.40 : 278,445.09 = 180,804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,918.40/278,445.09 = 180,804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,918.40x = 278,445.09 × 180,804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,918.40x = 50,344,115,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,344,115,529.33/185,918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,786.08

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