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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,953.70, 584,930.55 and 180,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,953.70, 584,930.55 and 180,001.70 is: 270,002.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,953.70 : 584,930.55 = 180,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,953.70/584,930.55 = 180,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,953.70x = 584,930.55 × 180,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,953.70x = 105,288,493,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,288,493,381.94/389,953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,002.55

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