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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,954.40, 403,431.60 and 180,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,954.40, 403,431.60 and 180,480.80 is: 270,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,954.40 : 403,431.60 = 180,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,954.40/403,431.60 = 180,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,954.40x = 403,431.60 × 180,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,954.40x = 72,811,657,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,811,657,913.28/268,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,721.20

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