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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,973.54, 374,005.68 and 180,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,973.54, 374,005.68 and 180,333.32 is: 248,901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,973.54 : 374,005.68 = 180,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,973.54/374,005.68 = 180,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,973.54x = 374,005.68 × 180,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,973.54x = 67,445,685,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,445,685,973.26/270,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,901.38

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