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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,004.40, 340,506.60 and 180,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,004.40, 340,506.60 and 180,002.80 is: 270,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,004.40 : 340,506.60 = 180,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,004.40/340,506.60 = 180,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,004.40x = 340,506.60 × 180,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,004.40x = 61,292,141,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,292,141,418.48/227,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,004.20

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