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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,627.20, 437,440.80 and 180,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,627.20, 437,440.80 and 180,881.60 is: 271,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,627.20 : 437,440.80 = 180,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,627.20/437,440.80 = 180,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,627.20x = 437,440.80 × 180,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,627.20x = 79,124,991,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,124,991,809.28/291,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,322.40

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