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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,588.80, 551,383.20 and 180,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,588.80, 551,383.20 and 180,561.60 is: 270,842.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,588.80 : 551,383.20 = 180,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,588.80/551,383.20 = 180,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,588.80x = 551,383.20 × 180,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,588.80x = 99,558,632,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,558,632,805.12/367,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,842.40

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