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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,627.40, 411,249.90 and 180,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,627.40, 411,249.90 and 180,624.20 is: 270,481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,627.40 : 411,249.90 = 180,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,627.40/411,249.90 = 180,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,627.40x = 411,249.90 × 180,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,627.40x = 74,281,684,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,281,684,187.58/274,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,481.69

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