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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,128.93, 555,398.70 and 180,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,128.93, 555,398.70 and 180,590.88 is: 270,986.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,128.93 : 555,398.70 = 180,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,128.93/555,398.70 = 180,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,128.93x = 555,398.70 × 180,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,128.93x = 100,299,939,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,299,939,983.86/370,128.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,986.49

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