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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,534.84, 366,023.10 and 180,504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,534.84, 366,023.10 and 180,504.28 is: 248,813.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,534.84 : 366,023.10 = 180,504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,534.84/366,023.10 = 180,504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,534.84x = 366,023.10 × 180,504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,534.84x = 66,068,736,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,068,736,128.87/265,534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,813.81

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