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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,540.80, 551,311.20 and 180,513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,540.80, 551,311.20 and 180,513.60 is: 270,770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,540.80 : 551,311.20 = 180,513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,540.80/551,311.20 = 180,513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,540.80x = 551,311.20 × 180,513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,540.80x = 99,519,169,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,519,169,432.32/367,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,770.40

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