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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,339.80, 470,009.70 and 180,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,339.80, 470,009.70 and 180,629.40 is: 270,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,339.80 : 470,009.70 = 180,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,339.80/470,009.70 = 180,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,339.80x = 470,009.70 × 180,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,339.80x = 84,897,570,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,897,570,105.18/313,339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,944.10

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