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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,173.44, 382,322.74 and 180,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,173.44, 382,322.74 and 180,159.34 is: 269,930.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,173.44 : 382,322.74 = 180,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,173.44/382,322.74 = 180,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,173.44x = 382,322.74 × 180,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,173.44x = 68,879,012,505.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,879,012,505.39/255,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,930.18

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