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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,210.32, 365,872.50 and 180,326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,210.32, 365,872.50 and 180,326.61 is: 270,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,210.32 : 365,872.50 = 180,326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,210.32/365,872.50 = 180,326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,210.32x = 365,872.50 × 180,326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,210.32x = 65,976,547,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,976,547,617.23/244,210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,162.82

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