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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,074.03, 397,541.25 and 180,818.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,074.03, 397,541.25 and 180,818.51 is: 271,180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,074.03 : 397,541.25 = 180,818.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,074.03/397,541.25 = 180,818.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,074.03x = 397,541.25 × 180,818.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,074.03x = 71,882,814,500.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,882,814,500.83/265,074.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,180.15

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