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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,059.40, 327,089.10 and 180,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,059.40, 327,089.10 and 180,005.60 is: 270,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,059.40 : 327,089.10 = 180,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,059.40/327,089.10 = 180,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,059.40x = 327,089.10 × 180,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,059.40x = 58,877,869,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,877,869,698.96/218,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,008.40

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