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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,680, 523,300.24 and 180,249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,680, 523,300.24 and 180,249.84 is: 270,519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,680 : 523,300.24 = 180,249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,680/523,300.24 = 180,249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,680x = 523,300.24 × 180,249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,680x = 94,324,784,531.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,324,784,531.96/348,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,519.63

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