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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,828.20, 323,742.30 and 180,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,828.20, 323,742.30 and 180,836.20 is: 271,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,828.20 : 323,742.30 = 180,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,828.20/323,742.30 = 180,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,828.20x = 323,742.30 × 180,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,828.20x = 58,544,327,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,544,327,311.26/215,828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,254.30

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