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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,441.32, 366,389.06 and 180,607.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,441.32, 366,389.06 and 180,607.58 is: 249,292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,441.32 : 366,389.06 = 180,607.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,441.32/366,389.06 = 180,607.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,441.32x = 366,389.06 × 180,607.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,441.32x = 66,172,641,465.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,172,641,465.07/265,441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,292.92

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