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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,875.20, 322,312.80 and 180,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,875.20, 322,312.80 and 180,660.80 is: 270,991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,875.20 : 322,312.80 = 180,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,875.20/322,312.80 = 180,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,875.20x = 322,312.80 × 180,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,875.20x = 58,229,288,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229,288,298.24/214,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,991.20

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