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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,815.70, 397,223.55 and 180,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,815.70, 397,223.55 and 180,834.90 is: 271,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,815.70 : 397,223.55 = 180,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,815.70/397,223.55 = 180,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,815.70x = 397,223.55 × 180,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,815.70x = 71,831,880,941.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,831,880,941.90/264,815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,252.35

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