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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,163.60, 322,745.40 and 180,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,163.60, 322,745.40 and 180,430.80 is: 270,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,163.60 : 322,745.40 = 180,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,163.60/322,745.40 = 180,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,163.60x = 322,745.40 × 180,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,163.60x = 58,233,210,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,233,210,718.32/215,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,646.20

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