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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,916.20, 397,374.30 and 180,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,916.20, 397,374.30 and 180,935.40 is: 271,403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,916.20 : 397,374.30 = 180,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,916.20/397,374.30 = 180,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,916.20x = 397,374.30 × 180,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,916.20x = 71,899,077,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,899,077,920.22/264,916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,403.10

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