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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,439.69, 366,386.82 and 180,605.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,439.69, 366,386.82 and 180,605.96 is: 249,290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,439.69 : 366,386.82 = 180,605.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,439.69/366,386.82 = 180,605.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,439.69x = 366,386.82 × 180,605.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,439.69x = 66,171,643,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,171,643,357.45/265,439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,290.69

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