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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,864.68, 373,855.46 and 180,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,864.68, 373,855.46 and 180,224.46 is: 248,751.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,864.68 : 373,855.46 = 180,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,864.68/373,855.46 = 180,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,864.68x = 373,855.46 × 180,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,864.68x = 67,377,897,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,377,897,495.43/270,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,751.14

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