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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,735.52, 380,418.12 and 180,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,735.52, 380,418.12 and 180,298.08 is: 248,747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,735.52 : 380,418.12 = 180,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,735.52/380,418.12 = 180,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,735.52x = 380,418.12 × 180,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,735.52x = 68,588,656,633.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,588,656,633.21/275,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,747.99

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