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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,410.95, 354,833.36 and 180,714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,410.95, 354,833.36 and 180,714.88 is: 249,110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,410.95 : 354,833.36 = 180,714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,410.95/354,833.36 = 180,714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,410.95x = 354,833.36 × 180,714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,410.95x = 64,123,668,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,123,668,290.04/257,410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,110.11

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