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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,964.48, 382,575.24 and 180,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,964.48, 382,575.24 and 180,562.80 is: 270,935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,964.48 : 382,575.24 = 180,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,964.48/382,575.24 = 180,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,964.48x = 382,575.24 × 180,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,964.48x = 69,078,856,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,078,856,545.07/254,964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,935.22

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