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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,872.19, 373,865.82 and 180,231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,872.19, 373,865.82 and 180,231.96 is: 248,761.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,872.19 : 373,865.82 = 180,231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,872.19/373,865.82 = 180,231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,872.19x = 373,865.82 × 180,231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,872.19x = 67,382,569,515.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,382,569,515.61/270,872.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,761.49

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