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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,542.80, 551,314.20 and 180,515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,542.80, 551,314.20 and 180,515.60 is: 270,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,542.80 : 551,314.20 = 180,515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,542.80/551,314.20 = 180,515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,542.80x = 551,314.20 × 180,515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,542.80x = 99,520,813,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,520,813,601.52/367,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,773.40

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