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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,113.84, 373,669.76 and 180,307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,113.84, 373,669.76 and 180,307.36 is: 248,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,113.84 : 373,669.76 = 180,307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,113.84/373,669.76 = 180,307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,113.84x = 373,669.76 × 180,307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,113.84x = 67,375,407,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,375,407,937.43/271,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,513.35

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