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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,526.20, 396,789.30 and 180,545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,526.20, 396,789.30 and 180,545.40 is: 270,818.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,526.20 : 396,789.30 = 180,545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,526.20/396,789.30 = 180,545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,526.20x = 396,789.30 × 180,545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,526.20x = 71,638,482,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,638,482,884.22/264,526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,818.10

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