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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,581.80, 551,372.70 and 180,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,581.80, 551,372.70 and 180,554.60 is: 270,831.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,581.80 : 551,372.70 = 180,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,581.80/551,372.70 = 180,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,581.80x = 551,372.70 × 180,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,581.80x = 99,552,877,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,552,877,299.42/367,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,831.90

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