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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,619.62, 383,178.32 and 180,652.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,619.62, 383,178.32 and 180,652.58 is: 249,341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,619.62 : 383,178.32 = 180,652.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,619.62/383,178.32 = 180,652.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,619.62x = 383,178.32 × 180,652.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,619.62x = 69,222,152,108.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,222,152,108.07/277,619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,341.71

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