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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,732.52, 380,413.98 and 180,295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,732.52, 380,413.98 and 180,295.08 is: 248,743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,732.52 : 380,413.98 = 180,295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,732.52/380,413.98 = 180,295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,732.52x = 380,413.98 × 180,295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,732.52x = 68,586,768,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,586,768,957.22/275,732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,743.85

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