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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,539.92, 347,307.90 and 180,981.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,539.92, 347,307.90 and 180,981.48 is: 271,470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,539.92 : 347,307.90 = 180,981.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,539.92/347,307.90 = 180,981.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,539.92x = 347,307.90 × 180,981.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,539.92x = 62,856,297,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,856,297,757.69/231,539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,470.67

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