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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,446, 366,395.54 and 180,612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,446, 366,395.54 and 180,612.27 is: 249,299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,446 : 366,395.54 = 180,612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,446/366,395.54 = 180,612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,446x = 366,395.54 × 180,612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,446x = 66,175,529,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175,529,294.21/265,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,299.40

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