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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,016.64, 374,065.08 and 180,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,016.64, 374,065.08 and 180,376.44 is: 248,960.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,016.64 : 374,065.08 = 180,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,016.64/374,065.08 = 180,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,016.64x = 374,065.08 × 180,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,016.64x = 67,472,527,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,472,527,458.72/271,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,960.83

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