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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,541.66, 384,875.20 and 180,787.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,541.66, 384,875.20 and 180,787.96 is: 271,226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,541.66 : 384,875.20 = 180,787.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,541.66/384,875.20 = 180,787.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,541.66x = 384,875.20 × 180,787.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,541.66x = 69,580,801,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,580,801,952.74/256,541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,226.13

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