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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,730.52, 380,411.22 and 180,293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,730.52, 380,411.22 and 180,293.08 is: 248,741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,730.52 : 380,411.22 = 180,293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,730.52/380,411.22 = 180,293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,730.52x = 380,411.22 × 180,293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,730.52x = 68,585,510,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,585,510,520.36/275,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,741.09

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