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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,218.16, 555,256.62 and 180,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,218.16, 555,256.62 and 180,488.08 is: 270,697.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,218.16 : 555,256.62 = 180,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,218.16/555,256.62 = 180,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,218.16x = 555,256.62 × 180,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,218.16x = 100,217,201,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,217,201,251.09/370,218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,697.69

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