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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,078.79, 554,670.86 and 180,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,078.79, 554,670.86 and 180,254.70 is: 270,164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,078.79 : 554,670.86 = 180,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,078.79/554,670.86 = 180,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,078.79x = 554,670.86 × 180,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,078.79x = 99,982,028,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,982,028,566.77/370,078.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,164.17

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