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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,489.96, 382,842.34 and 180,649.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,489.96, 382,842.34 and 180,649.48 is: 249,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,489.96 : 382,842.34 = 180,649.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,489.96/382,842.34 = 180,649.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,489.96x = 382,842.34 × 180,649.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,489.96x = 69,160,269,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,160,269,642.98/277,489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,235.21

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