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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,812, 551,850.96 and 180,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,812, 551,850.96 and 180,954.72 is: 271,497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,812 : 551,850.96 = 180,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,812/551,850.96 = 180,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,812x = 551,850.96 × 180,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,812x = 99,860,035,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,860,035,948.53/367,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,497.49

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