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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,547.28, 374,747.04 and 180,757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,547.28, 374,747.04 and 180,757.08 is: 249,452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,547.28 : 374,747.04 = 180,757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,547.28/374,747.04 = 180,757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,547.28x = 374,747.04 × 180,757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,547.28x = 67,738,180,689.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,738,180,689.04/271,547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,452.62

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