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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,590.24, 551,516.64 and 180,732.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,590.24, 551,516.64 and 180,732.96 is: 271,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,590.24 : 551,516.64 = 180,732.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,590.24/551,516.64 = 180,732.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,590.24x = 551,516.64 × 180,732.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,590.24x = 99,677,234,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,677,234,836.45/367,590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,163.99

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