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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,764.72, 352,826.88 and 180,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,764.72, 352,826.88 and 180,356.96 is: 248,802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,764.72 : 352,826.88 = 180,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,764.72/352,826.88 = 180,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,764.72x = 352,826.88 × 180,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,764.72x = 63,634,783,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,634,783,483.08/255,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,802.04

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