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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,442.32, 366,390.44 and 180,608.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,442.32, 366,390.44 and 180,608.58 is: 249,294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,442.32 : 366,390.44 = 180,608.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,442.32/366,390.44 = 180,608.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,442.32x = 366,390.44 × 180,608.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,442.32x = 66,173,257,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,173,257,093.98/265,442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,294.30

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