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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,222.16, 555,262.62 and 180,492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,222.16, 555,262.62 and 180,492.08 is: 270,703.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,222.16 : 555,262.62 = 180,492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,222.16/555,262.62 = 180,492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,222.16x = 555,262.62 × 180,492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,222.16x = 100,220,505,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,220,505,230.05/370,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,703.69

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