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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,538.40, 427,846.80 and 180,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,538.40, 427,846.80 and 180,168.80 is: 269,962.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,538.40 : 427,846.80 = 180,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,538.40/427,846.80 = 180,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,538.40x = 427,846.80 × 180,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,538.40x = 77,084,644,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,084,644,539.84/285,538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,962.44

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