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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,977.52, 374,011.20 and 180,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,977.52, 374,011.20 and 180,337.32 is: 248,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,977.52 : 374,011.20 = 180,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,977.52/374,011.20 = 180,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,977.52x = 374,011.20 × 180,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,977.52x = 67,448,177,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,448,177,457.98/270,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,906.91

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