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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,418.84, 354,844.22 and 180,722.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,418.84, 354,844.22 and 180,722.76 is: 249,120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,418.84 : 354,844.22 = 180,722.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,418.84/354,844.22 = 180,722.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,418.84x = 354,844.22 × 180,722.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,418.84x = 64,128,426,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,128,426,808.45/257,418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,120.95

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