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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,879.49, 377,966.86 and 180,725.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,879.49, 377,966.86 and 180,725.45 is: 271,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,879.49 : 377,966.86 = 180,725.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,879.49/377,966.86 = 180,725.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,879.49x = 377,966.86 × 180,725.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,879.49x = 68,308,230,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,308,230,858.59/251,879.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,194.10

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