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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,883.25, 377,972.49 and 180,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,883.25, 377,972.49 and 180,729.20 is: 271,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,883.25 : 377,972.49 = 180,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,883.25/377,972.49 = 180,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,883.25x = 377,972.49 × 180,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,883.25x = 68,310,665,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,310,665,739.71/251,883.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,199.72

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