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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,873.68, 373,867.88 and 180,233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,873.68, 373,867.88 and 180,233.46 is: 248,763.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,873.68 : 373,867.88 = 180,233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,873.68/373,867.88 = 180,233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,873.68x = 373,867.88 × 180,233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,873.68x = 67,383,500,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,383,500,694.10/270,873.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,763.56

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