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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,435.61, 366,381.17 and 180,601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,435.61, 366,381.17 and 180,601.88 is: 249,285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,435.61 : 366,381.17 = 180,601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,435.61/366,381.17 = 180,601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,435.61x = 366,381.17 × 180,601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,435.61x = 66,169,125,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,169,125,363.68/265,435.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,285.04

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