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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,842.23, 376,230.76 and 180,196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,842.23, 376,230.76 and 180,196.11 is: 269,197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,842.23 : 376,230.76 = 180,196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,842.23/376,230.76 = 180,196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,842.23x = 376,230.76 × 180,196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,842.23x = 67,795,318,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,795,318,963.85/251,842.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,197.58

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