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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,099.44, 397,498.56 and 180,961.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,099.44, 397,498.56 and 180,961.50 is: 271,339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,099.44 : 397,498.56 = 180,961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,099.44/397,498.56 = 180,961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,099.44x = 397,498.56 × 180,961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,099.44x = 71,931,935,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,931,935,665.44/265,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,339.45

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