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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,425.20, 309,637.80 and 180,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,425.20, 309,637.80 and 180,181.20 is: 270,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,425.20 : 309,637.80 = 180,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,425.20/309,637.80 = 180,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,425.20x = 309,637.80 × 180,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,425.20x = 55,790,910,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790,910,369.36/206,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,271.80

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