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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,764.22, 352,826.19 and 180,356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,764.22, 352,826.19 and 180,356.46 is: 248,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,764.22 : 352,826.19 = 180,356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,764.22/352,826.19 = 180,356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,764.22x = 352,826.19 × 180,356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,764.22x = 63,634,482,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,634,482,623.69/255,764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,801.35

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