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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,319.55, 461,252.70 and 180,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,319.55, 461,252.70 and 180,801.60 is: 271,363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,319.55 : 461,252.70 = 180,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,319.55/461,252.70 = 180,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,319.55x = 461,252.70 × 180,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,319.55x = 83,395,226,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,395,226,164.32/307,319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,363.23

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