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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,615.40, 411,231.90 and 180,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,615.40, 411,231.90 and 180,612.20 is: 270,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,615.40 : 411,231.90 = 180,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,615.40/411,231.90 = 180,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,615.40x = 411,231.90 × 180,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,615.40x = 74,273,498,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,273,498,169.18/274,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,463.70

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