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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,542.12, 380,150.30 and 180,103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,542.12, 380,150.30 and 180,103.88 is: 248,479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,542.12 : 380,150.30 = 180,103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,542.12/380,150.30 = 180,103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,542.12x = 380,150.30 × 180,103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,542.12x = 68,466,544,013.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,466,544,013.16/275,542.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,479.41

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