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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,149.33, 382,527.29 and 180,184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,149.33, 382,527.29 and 180,184.43 is: 248,694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,149.33 : 382,527.29 = 180,184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,149.33/382,527.29 = 180,184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,149.33x = 382,527.29 × 180,184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,149.33x = 68,925,463,114.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,925,463,114.87/277,149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,694.32

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