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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,814.20, 397,221.30 and 180,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,814.20, 397,221.30 and 180,833.40 is: 271,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,814.20 : 397,221.30 = 180,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,814.20/397,221.30 = 180,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,814.20x = 397,221.30 × 180,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,814.20x = 71,830,878,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,830,878,231.42/264,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,250.10

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