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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,527.70, 396,791.55 and 180,546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,527.70, 396,791.55 and 180,546.90 is: 270,820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,527.70 : 396,791.55 = 180,546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,527.70/396,791.55 = 180,546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,527.70x = 396,791.55 × 180,546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,527.70x = 71,639,484,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,639,484,298.70/264,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,820.35

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