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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,844.14, 354,629.59 and 180,415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,844.14, 354,629.59 and 180,415.44 is: 270,138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,844.14 : 354,629.59 = 180,415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,844.14/354,629.59 = 180,415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,844.14x = 354,629.59 × 180,415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,844.14x = 63,980,653,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,980,653,516.87/236,844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,138.22

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