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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,434.85, 366,380.14 and 180,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,434.85, 366,380.14 and 180,601.12 is: 249,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,434.85 : 366,380.14 = 180,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,434.85/366,380.14 = 180,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,434.85x = 366,380.14 × 180,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,434.85x = 66,168,662,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,168,662,262.30/265,434.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,284.01

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