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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,004.41, 397,355.55 and 180,866.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,004.41, 397,355.55 and 180,866.42 is: 271,196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,004.41 : 397,355.55 = 180,866.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,004.41/397,355.55 = 180,866.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,004.41x = 397,355.55 × 180,866.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,004.41x = 71,868,276,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,868,276,110.77/265,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,196.53

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