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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,862.03, 373,851.81 and 180,221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,862.03, 373,851.81 and 180,221.81 is: 248,747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,862.03 : 373,851.81 = 180,221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,862.03/373,851.81 = 180,221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,862.03x = 373,851.81 × 180,221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,862.03x = 67,376,250,804.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,376,250,804.61/270,862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,747.49

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