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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,414.33, 354,838 and 180,718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,414.33, 354,838 and 180,718.27 is: 249,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,414.33 : 354,838 = 180,718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,414.33/354,838 = 180,718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,414.33x = 354,838 × 180,718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,414.33x = 64,125,709,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,125,709,490.26/257,414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,114.76

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