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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,922.93, 380,911.43 and 180,575.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,922.93, 380,911.43 and 180,575.26 is: 249,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,922.93 : 380,911.43 = 180,575.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,922.93/380,911.43 = 180,575.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,922.93x = 380,911.43 × 180,575.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,922.93x = 68,783,180,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,783,180,509.22/275,922.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,284.03

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