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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,615.60, 428,423.40 and 180,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,615.60, 428,423.40 and 180,639.60 is: 270,959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,615.60 : 428,423.40 = 180,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,615.60/428,423.40 = 180,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,615.60x = 428,423.40 × 180,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,615.60x = 77,390,231,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,390,231,606.64/285,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,959.40

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