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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,868.43, 373,860.63 and 180,228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,868.43, 373,860.63 and 180,228.21 is: 248,756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,868.43 : 373,860.63 = 180,228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,868.43/373,860.63 = 180,228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,868.43x = 373,860.63 × 180,228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,868.43x = 67,380,232,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,380,232,134.37/270,868.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,756.32

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