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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,349.52, 257,322.20 and 180,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,349.52, 257,322.20 and 180,324.08 is: 249,001.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,349.52 : 257,322.20 = 180,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,349.52/257,322.20 = 180,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,349.52x = 257,322.20 × 180,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,349.52x = 46,401,388,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401,388,978.58/186,349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,001.92

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