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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,022.84, 354,034.60 and 180,180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,022.84, 354,034.60 and 180,180.01 is: 270,270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,022.84 : 354,034.60 = 180,180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,022.84/354,034.60 = 180,180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,022.84x = 354,034.60 × 180,180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,022.84x = 63,789,956,867.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,789,956,867.45/236,022.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,270.27

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