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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,716.20, 310,074.30 and 180,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,716.20, 310,074.30 and 180,472.20 is: 270,708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,716.20 : 310,074.30 = 180,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,716.20/310,074.30 = 180,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,716.20x = 310,074.30 × 180,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,716.20x = 55,959,791,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,959,791,084.46/206,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,708.30

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