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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,165.60, 322,748.40 and 180,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,165.60, 322,748.40 and 180,432.80 is: 270,649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,165.60 : 322,748.40 = 180,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,165.60/322,748.40 = 180,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,165.60x = 322,748.40 × 180,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,165.60x = 58,234,397,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,234,397,507.52/215,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,649.20

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