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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,984.18, 376,517.60 and 180,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,984.18, 376,517.60 and 180,937 is: 249,560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,984.18 : 376,517.60 = 180,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,984.18/376,517.60 = 180,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,984.18x = 376,517.60 × 180,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,984.18x = 68,125,964,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,125,964,991.20/272,984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,560.12

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