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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,712.20, 310,068.30 and 180,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,712.20, 310,068.30 and 180,468.20 is: 270,702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,712.20 : 310,068.30 = 180,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,712.20/310,068.30 = 180,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,712.20x = 310,068.30 × 180,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,712.20x = 55,957,467,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,957,467,978.06/206,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,702.30

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