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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,832.20, 397,248.30 and 180,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,832.20, 397,248.30 and 180,851.40 is: 271,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,832.20 : 397,248.30 = 180,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,832.20/397,248.30 = 180,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,832.20x = 397,248.30 × 180,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,832.20x = 71,842,911,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,842,911,202.62/264,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,277.10

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