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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,272.40, 359,254.20 and 180,520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,272.40, 359,254.20 and 180,520.40 is: 271,041.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,272.40 : 359,254.20 = 180,520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,272.40/359,254.20 = 180,520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,272.40x = 359,254.20 × 180,520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,272.40x = 64,852,711,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,852,711,885.68/239,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,041.34

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