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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,793.10, 389,689.65 and 180,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,793.10, 389,689.65 and 180,996.30 is: 271,494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,793.10 : 389,689.65 = 180,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,793.10/389,689.65 = 180,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,793.10x = 389,689.65 × 180,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,793.10x = 70,532,384,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,532,384,798.30/259,793.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,494.45

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