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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,197.24, 555,225.61 and 180,466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,197.24, 555,225.61 and 180,466.79 is: 270,665.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,197.24 : 555,225.61 = 180,466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,197.24/555,225.61 = 180,466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,197.24x = 555,225.61 × 180,466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,197.24x = 100,199,779,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,199,779,884.03/370,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,665.93

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