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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,868.80, 521,806.40 and 181,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,868.80, 521,806.40 and 181,980.80 is: 272,972.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,868.80 : 521,806.40 = 181,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,868.80/521,806.40 = 181,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,868.80x = 521,806.40 × 181,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,868.80x = 94,958,746,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,958,746,117.12/347,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,972.87

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