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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,054.89, 374,369.58 and 180,253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,054.89, 374,369.58 and 180,253.35 is: 248,958.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,054.89 : 374,369.58 = 180,253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,054.89/374,369.58 = 180,253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,054.89x = 374,369.58 × 180,253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,054.89x = 67,481,370,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,481,370,933.09/271,054.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,958.32

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