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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,620.96, 384,994.16 and 180,867.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,620.96, 384,994.16 and 180,867.23 is: 271,345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,620.96 : 384,994.16 = 180,867.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,620.96/384,994.16 = 180,867.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,620.96x = 384,994.16 × 180,867.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,620.96x = 69,632,827,595.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,632,827,595.43/256,620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,345.05

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