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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,527.62, 380,130.33 and 180,089.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,527.62, 380,130.33 and 180,089.34 is: 248,459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,527.62 : 380,130.33 = 180,089.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,527.62/380,130.33 = 180,089.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,527.62x = 380,130.33 × 180,089.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,527.62x = 68,457,420,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,457,420,243.68/275,527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,459.37

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