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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,430.60, 413,145.90 and 180,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,430.60, 413,145.90 and 180,952.20 is: 271,428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,430.60 : 413,145.90 = 180,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,430.60/413,145.90 = 180,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,430.60x = 413,145.90 × 180,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,430.60x = 74,759,659,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,759,659,525.98/275,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,428.30

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