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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,844.60, 523,266.90 and 180,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,844.60, 523,266.90 and 180,364.60 is: 270,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,844.60 : 523,266.90 = 180,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,844.60/523,266.90 = 180,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,844.60x = 523,266.90 × 180,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,844.60x = 94,378,825,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,378,825,111.74/348,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,546.90

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