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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,567.80, 348,851.70 and 180,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,567.80, 348,851.70 and 180,079.80 is: 270,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,567.80 : 348,851.70 = 180,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,567.80/348,851.70 = 180,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,567.80x = 348,851.70 × 180,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,567.80x = 62,821,144,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,821,144,365.66/232,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,119.70

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