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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,666.88, 354,737.34 and 180,321.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,666.88, 354,737.34 and 180,321.21 is: 270,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,666.88 : 354,737.34 = 180,321.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,666.88/354,737.34 = 180,321.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,666.88x = 354,737.34 × 180,321.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,666.88x = 63,966,666,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,966,666,380.98/236,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,281.45

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