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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,017.46, 354,026.54 and 180,174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,017.46, 354,026.54 and 180,174.65 is: 270,262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,017.46 : 354,026.54 = 180,174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,017.46/354,026.54 = 180,174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,017.46x = 354,026.54 × 180,174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,017.46x = 63,786,606,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,786,606,615.51/236,017.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,262.23

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