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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,336.49, 349,652.54 and 180,935.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,336.49, 349,652.54 and 180,935.45 is: 249,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,336.49 : 349,652.54 = 180,935.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,336.49/349,652.54 = 180,935.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,336.49x = 349,652.54 × 180,935.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,336.49x = 63,264,538,763.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,264,538,763.87/253,336.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,725.33

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