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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,310.28, 374,362.56 and 180,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,310.28, 374,362.56 and 180,801.36 is: 249,475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,310.28 : 374,362.56 = 180,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,310.28/374,362.56 = 180,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,310.28x = 374,362.56 × 180,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,310.28x = 67,685,259,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,685,259,981.08/271,310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,475.47

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