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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,821.47, 380,534.31 and 180,382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,821.47, 380,534.31 and 180,382.68 is: 248,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,821.47 : 380,534.31 = 180,382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,821.47/380,534.31 = 180,382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,821.47x = 380,534.31 × 180,382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,821.47x = 68,641,798,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,641,798,669.75/275,821.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,863.15

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