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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,498.67, 376,100.19 and 180,455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,498.67, 376,100.19 and 180,455.76 is: 249,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,498.67 : 376,100.19 = 180,455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,498.67/376,100.19 = 180,455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,498.67x = 376,100.19 × 180,455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,498.67x = 67,869,445,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,869,445,622.59/272,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,063.40

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