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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,869.43, 373,862.01 and 180,229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,869.43, 373,862.01 and 180,229.21 is: 248,757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,869.43 : 373,862.01 = 180,229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,869.43/373,862.01 = 180,229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,869.43x = 373,862.01 × 180,229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,869.43x = 67,380,854,711.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,380,854,711.31/270,869.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,757.69

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