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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,661.54, 354,729.37 and 180,315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,661.54, 354,729.37 and 180,315.89 is: 270,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,661.54 : 354,729.37 = 180,315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,661.54/354,729.37 = 180,315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,661.54x = 354,729.37 × 180,315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,661.54x = 63,963,342,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,963,342,496.72/236,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,273.50

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