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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,174.44, 382,324.24 and 180,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,174.44, 382,324.24 and 180,160.34 is: 269,931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,174.44 : 382,324.24 = 180,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,174.44/382,324.24 = 180,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,174.44x = 382,324.24 × 180,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,174.44x = 68,879,665,068.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,879,665,068.64/255,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,931.68

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