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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,486.40, 427,768.80 and 180,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,486.40, 427,768.80 and 180,116.80 is: 269,884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,486.40 : 427,768.80 = 180,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,486.40/427,768.80 = 180,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,486.40x = 427,768.80 × 180,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,486.40x = 77,048,347,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,048,347,395.84/285,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,884.48

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