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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,016.20, 607,869.90 and 180,721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,016.20, 607,869.90 and 180,721.80 is: 271,236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,016.20 : 607,869.90 = 180,721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,016.20/607,869.90 = 180,721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,016.20x = 607,869.90 × 180,721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,016.20x = 109,855,342,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,855,342,493.82/405,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,236.91

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