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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,843.23, 376,232.25 and 180,197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,843.23, 376,232.25 and 180,197.11 is: 269,199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,843.23 : 376,232.25 = 180,197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,843.23/376,232.25 = 180,197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,843.23x = 376,232.25 × 180,197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,843.23x = 67,795,964,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,795,964,138.80/251,843.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,199.07

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