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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,007.90, 340,511.85 and 180,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,007.90, 340,511.85 and 180,006.30 is: 270,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,007.90 : 340,511.85 = 180,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,007.90/340,511.85 = 180,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,007.90x = 340,511.85 × 180,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,007.90x = 61,294,278,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,294,278,224.66/227,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,009.45

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