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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,981.62, 308,609.04 and 180,395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,981.62, 308,609.04 and 180,395.64 is: 270,275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,981.62 : 308,609.04 = 180,395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,981.62/308,609.04 = 180,395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,981.62x = 308,609.04 × 180,395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,981.62x = 55,671,725,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,671,725,280.59/205,981.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,275.21

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