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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,188.30, 486,281.95 and 180,185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,188.30, 486,281.95 and 180,185.69 is: 270,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,188.30 : 486,281.95 = 180,185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,188.30/486,281.95 = 180,185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,188.30x = 486,281.95 × 180,185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,188.30x = 87,621,049,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,621,049,460.54/324,188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,278.26

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