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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,217.16, 555,255.12 and 180,487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,217.16, 555,255.12 and 180,487.08 is: 270,696.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,217.16 : 555,255.12 = 180,487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,217.16/555,255.12 = 180,487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,217.16x = 555,255.12 × 180,487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,217.16x = 100,216,375,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,216,375,263.85/370,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,696.19

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