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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,535.20, 396,802.80 and 180,554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,535.20, 396,802.80 and 180,554.40 is: 270,831.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,535.20 : 396,802.80 = 180,554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,535.20/396,802.80 = 180,554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,535.20x = 396,802.80 × 180,554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,535.20x = 71,644,491,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,644,491,472.32/264,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,831.60

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