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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,023.84, 354,036.10 and 180,181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,023.84, 354,036.10 and 180,181.01 is: 270,271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,023.84 : 354,036.10 = 180,181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,023.84/354,036.10 = 180,181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,023.84x = 354,036.10 × 180,181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,023.84x = 63,790,582,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,790,582,074.46/236,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,271.77

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