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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,876.66, 373,872 and 180,236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,876.66, 373,872 and 180,236.43 is: 248,767.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,876.66 : 373,872 = 180,236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,876.66/373,872 = 180,236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,876.66x = 373,872 × 180,236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,876.66x = 67,385,354,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,385,354,556.96/270,876.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,767.67

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