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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,493.44, 380,121.72 and 180,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,493.44, 380,121.72 and 180,140.24 is: 248,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,493.44 : 380,121.72 = 180,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,493.44/380,121.72 = 180,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,493.44x = 380,121.72 × 180,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,493.44x = 68,475,217,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,475,217,870.01/275,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,554.80

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