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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,153.20, 365,786.89 and 180,269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,153.20, 365,786.89 and 180,269.57 is: 270,077.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,153.20 : 365,786.89 = 180,269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,153.20/365,786.89 = 180,269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,153.20x = 365,786.89 × 180,269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,153.20x = 65,940,243,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,940,243,778.18/244,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,077.32

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