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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,618.40, 411,236.40 and 180,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,618.40, 411,236.40 and 180,615.20 is: 270,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,618.40 : 411,236.40 = 180,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,618.40/411,236.40 = 180,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,618.40x = 411,236.40 × 180,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,618.40x = 74,275,544,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,275,544,633.28/274,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,468.20

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