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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,640.40, 405,960.60 and 182,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,640.40, 405,960.60 and 182,166.80 is: 273,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,640.40 : 405,960.60 = 182,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,640.40/405,960.60 = 182,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,640.40x = 405,960.60 × 182,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,640.40x = 73,952,543,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,952,543,428.08/270,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,250.20

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