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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,863.33, 380,865.68 and 180,531.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,863.33, 380,865.68 and 180,531.19 is: 249,247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,863.33 : 380,865.68 = 180,531.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,863.33/380,865.68 = 180,531.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,863.33x = 380,865.68 × 180,531.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,863.33x = 68,758,133,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,758,133,537.90/275,863.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,247.09

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