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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,974.54, 374,007.06 and 180,334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,974.54, 374,007.06 and 180,334.32 is: 248,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,974.54 : 374,007.06 = 180,334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,974.54/374,007.06 = 180,334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,974.54x = 374,007.06 × 180,334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,974.54x = 67,446,308,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,446,308,840.30/270,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,902.75

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