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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,630.40, 411,254.40 and 180,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,630.40, 411,254.40 and 180,627.20 is: 270,486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,630.40 : 411,254.40 = 180,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,630.40/411,254.40 = 180,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,630.40x = 411,254.40 × 180,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,630.40x = 74,283,730,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,283,730,759.68/274,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,486.19

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