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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,661.08, 354,728.67 and 180,315.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,661.08, 354,728.67 and 180,315.43 is: 270,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,661.08 : 354,728.67 = 180,315.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,661.08/354,728.67 = 180,315.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,661.08x = 354,728.67 × 180,315.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,661.08x = 63,963,052,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,963,052,446.36/236,661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,272.80

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