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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,092.40, 325,638.60 and 180,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,092.40, 325,638.60 and 180,228.40 is: 270,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,092.40 : 325,638.60 = 180,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,092.40/325,638.60 = 180,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,092.40x = 325,638.60 × 180,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,092.40x = 58,689,323,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,689,323,856.24/217,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,342.60

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