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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,951.79, 377,704.52 and 180,695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,951.79, 377,704.52 and 180,695.23 is: 270,882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,951.79 : 377,704.52 = 180,695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,951.79/377,704.52 = 180,695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,951.79x = 377,704.52 × 180,695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,951.79x = 68,249,405,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,249,405,005.60/251,951.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,882.79

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