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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,862.28, 373,852.16 and 180,222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,862.28, 373,852.16 and 180,222.07 is: 248,747.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,862.28 : 373,852.16 = 180,222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,862.28/373,852.16 = 180,222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,862.28x = 373,852.16 × 180,222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,862.28x = 67,376,407,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,376,407,378.80/270,862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,747.84

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