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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,529.20, 396,793.80 and 180,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,529.20, 396,793.80 and 180,548.40 is: 270,822.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,529.20 : 396,793.80 = 180,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,529.20/396,793.80 = 180,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,529.20x = 396,793.80 × 180,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,529.20x = 71,640,485,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,640,485,719.92/264,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,822.60

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