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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,072.60, 374,212.38 and 180,482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,072.60, 374,212.38 and 180,482.20 is: 249,153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,072.60 : 374,212.38 = 180,482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,072.60/374,212.38 = 180,482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,072.60x = 374,212.38 × 180,482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,072.60x = 67,538,673,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538,673,609.64/271,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,153.45

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