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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,289.44, 380,912.40 and 180,631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,289.44, 380,912.40 and 180,631.68 is: 249,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,289.44 : 380,912.40 = 180,631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,289.44/380,912.40 = 180,631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,289.44x = 380,912.40 × 180,631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,289.44x = 68,804,846,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,804,846,744.83/276,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,031.76

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