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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,862.40, 373,852.33 and 180,222.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,862.40, 373,852.33 and 180,222.19 is: 248,748.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,862.40 : 373,852.33 = 180,222.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,862.40/373,852.33 = 180,222.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,862.40x = 373,852.33 × 180,222.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,862.40x = 67,376,484,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,376,484,264.02/270,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,748.01

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