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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,487.54, 353,769.20 and 180,023.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,487.54, 353,769.20 and 180,023.69 is: 248,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,487.54 : 353,769.20 = 180,023.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,487.54/353,769.20 = 180,023.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,487.54x = 353,769.20 × 180,023.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,487.54x = 63,686,836,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,686,836,792.35/256,487.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,303.82

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