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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,469.92, 376,060.51 and 180,426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,469.92, 376,060.51 and 180,426.92 is: 249,023.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,469.92 : 376,060.51 = 180,426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,469.92/376,060.51 = 180,426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,469.92x = 376,060.51 × 180,426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,469.92x = 67,851,438,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,851,438,650.79/272,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,023.59

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