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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,579.80, 309,432.30 and 180,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,579.80, 309,432.30 and 180,335.80 is: 270,121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,579.80 : 309,432.30 = 180,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,579.80/309,432.30 = 180,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,579.80x = 309,432.30 × 180,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,579.80x = 55,801,721,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,801,721,366.34/206,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,121.87

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