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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,684.62, 483,251.76 and 180,179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,684.62, 483,251.76 and 180,179.70 is: 269,836.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,684.62 : 483,251.76 = 180,179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,684.62/483,251.76 = 180,179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,684.62x = 483,251.76 × 180,179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,684.62x = 87,072,157,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,072,157,141.27/322,684.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,836.71

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