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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,872.94, 373,866.84 and 180,232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,872.94, 373,866.84 and 180,232.71 is: 248,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,872.94 : 373,866.84 = 180,232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,872.94/373,866.84 = 180,232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,872.94x = 373,866.84 × 180,232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,872.94x = 67,383,033,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,383,033,752.34/270,872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,762.51

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