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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,533.20, 507,668.56 and 180,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,533.20, 507,668.56 and 180,675.52 is: 270,943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,533.20 : 507,668.56 = 180,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,533.20/507,668.56 = 180,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,533.20x = 507,668.56 × 180,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,533.20x = 91,723,281,065.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,723,281,065.65/338,533.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,943.24

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