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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,291.28, 375,501.18 and 180,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,291.28, 375,501.18 and 180,264.88 is: 248,592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,291.28 : 375,501.18 = 180,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,291.28/375,501.18 = 180,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,291.28x = 375,501.18 × 180,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,291.28x = 67,689,675,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,689,675,152.56/272,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,592.89

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