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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,139.60, 412,709.40 and 180,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,139.60, 412,709.40 and 180,661.20 is: 270,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,139.60 : 412,709.40 = 180,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,139.60/412,709.40 = 180,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,139.60x = 412,709.40 × 180,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,139.60x = 74,560,575,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,560,575,455.28/275,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,991.80

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