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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,196.74, 555,224.85 and 180,466.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,196.74, 555,224.85 and 180,466.29 is: 270,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,196.74 : 555,224.85 = 180,466.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,196.74/555,224.85 = 180,466.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,196.74x = 555,224.85 × 180,466.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,196.74x = 100,199,366,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,199,366,570.12/370,196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,665.18

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