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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,768.72, 352,832.40 and 180,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,768.72, 352,832.40 and 180,360.96 is: 248,807.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,768.72 : 352,832.40 = 180,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,768.72/352,832.40 = 180,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,768.72x = 352,832.40 × 180,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,768.72x = 63,637,190,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,637,190,383.10/255,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,807.56

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