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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,411.20, 350,138.58 and 180,879.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,411.20, 350,138.58 and 180,879.64 is: 271,336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,411.20 : 350,138.58 = 180,879.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,411.20/350,138.58 = 180,879.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,411.20x = 350,138.58 × 180,879.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,411.20x = 63,332,940,300.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332,940,300.51/233,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,336.34

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