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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,976.66, 376,507.28 and 180,929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,976.66, 376,507.28 and 180,929.48 is: 249,549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,976.66 : 376,507.28 = 180,929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,976.66/376,507.28 = 180,929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,976.66x = 376,507.28 × 180,929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,976.66x = 68,121,263,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,121,263,599.43/272,976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,549.77

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