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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,047.40, 339,987.90 and 180,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,047.40, 339,987.90 and 180,002.60 is: 269,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,047.40 : 339,987.90 = 180,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,047.40/339,987.90 = 180,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,047.40x = 339,987.90 × 180,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,047.40x = 61,198,705,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,198,705,968.54/227,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,541.54

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