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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,075.25, 397,462.25 and 180,937.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,075.25, 397,462.25 and 180,937.25 is: 271,303.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,075.25 : 397,462.25 = 180,937.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,075.25/397,462.25 = 180,937.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,075.25x = 397,462.25 × 180,937.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,075.25x = 71,915,726,493.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,915,726,493.81/265,075.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,303.07

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