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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,574.30, 309,861.45 and 180,330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,574.30, 309,861.45 and 180,330.30 is: 270,495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,574.30 : 309,861.45 = 180,330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,574.30/309,861.45 = 180,330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,574.30x = 309,861.45 × 180,330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,574.30x = 55,877,408,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,877,408,236.94/206,574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,495.45

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