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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,864.83, 380,867.75 and 180,532.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,864.83, 380,867.75 and 180,532.69 is: 249,249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,864.83 : 380,867.75 = 180,532.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,864.83/380,867.75 = 180,532.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,864.83x = 380,867.75 × 180,532.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,864.83x = 68,759,079,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,759,079,441.75/275,864.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,249.17

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