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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,042.80, 569,688.20 and 180,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,042.80, 569,688.20 and 180,011.60 is: 269,839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,042.80 : 569,688.20 = 180,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,042.80/569,688.20 = 180,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,042.80x = 569,688.20 × 180,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,042.80x = 102,550,484,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,550,484,383.12/380,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,839.30

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