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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,549.20, 551,323.80 and 180,925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,549.20, 551,323.80 and 180,925.20 is: 271,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,549.20 : 551,323.80 = 180,925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,549.20/551,323.80 = 180,925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,549.20x = 551,323.80 × 180,925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,549.20x = 99,748,368,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,748,368,779.76/367,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,387.80

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