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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,918.46, 284,709.70 and 180,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,918.46, 284,709.70 and 180,351.52 is: 249,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,918.46 : 284,709.70 = 180,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,918.46/284,709.70 = 180,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,918.46x = 284,709.70 × 180,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,918.46x = 51,347,827,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,347,827,153.74/205,918.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,360.00

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