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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,017.97, 354,027.28 and 180,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,017.97, 354,027.28 and 180,175.14 is: 270,262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,017.97 : 354,027.28 = 180,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,017.97/354,027.28 = 180,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,017.97x = 354,027.28 × 180,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,017.97x = 63,786,912,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,786,912,967.68/236,017.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,262.96

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