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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,083.70, 585,125.55 and 180,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,083.70, 585,125.55 and 180,131.70 is: 270,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,083.70 : 585,125.55 = 180,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,083.70/585,125.55 = 180,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,083.70x = 585,125.55 × 180,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,083.70x = 105,399,660,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,399,660,034.94/390,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,197.55

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