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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,416.54, 360,466.66 and 180,703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,416.54, 360,466.66 and 180,703.94 is: 249,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,416.54 : 360,466.66 = 180,703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,416.54/360,466.66 = 180,703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,416.54x = 360,466.66 × 180,703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,416.54x = 65,137,745,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,137,745,700.64/261,416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,172.24

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