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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,117.10, 412,675.65 and 180,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,117.10, 412,675.65 and 180,638.70 is: 270,958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,117.10 : 412,675.65 = 180,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,117.10/412,675.65 = 180,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,117.10x = 412,675.65 × 180,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,117.10x = 74,545,192,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,545,192,937.66/275,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,958.05

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