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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,177.09, 397,301.51 and 180,662.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,177.09, 397,301.51 and 180,662.91 is: 270,678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,177.09 : 397,301.51 = 180,662.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,177.09/397,301.51 = 180,662.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,177.09x = 397,301.51 × 180,662.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,177.09x = 71,777,644,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,777,644,889.54/265,177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,678.15

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