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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,538.84, 366,028.62 and 180,508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,538.84, 366,028.62 and 180,508.28 is: 248,819.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,538.84 : 366,028.62 = 180,508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,538.84/366,028.62 = 180,508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,538.84x = 366,028.62 × 180,508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,538.84x = 66,071,196,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,071,196,626.97/265,538.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,819.33

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