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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,723.11, 313,078.48 and 180,560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,723.11, 313,078.48 and 180,560.01 is: 270,834.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,723.11 : 313,078.48 = 180,560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,723.11/313,078.48 = 180,560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,723.11x = 313,078.48 × 180,560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,723.11x = 56,529,453,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,529,453,479.58/208,723.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,834.66

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