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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,909.40, 403,364.10 and 180,435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,909.40, 403,364.10 and 180,435.80 is: 270,653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,909.40 : 403,364.10 = 180,435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,909.40/403,364.10 = 180,435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,909.40x = 403,364.10 × 180,435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,909.40x = 72,781,324,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,781,324,074.78/268,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,653.70

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