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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,256.65, 629,806.77 and 180,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,256.65, 629,806.77 and 180,083.06 is: 269,876.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,256.65 : 629,806.77 = 180,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,256.65/629,806.77 = 180,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,256.65x = 629,806.77 × 180,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,256.65x = 113,417,527,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,417,527,201.28/420,256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,876.82

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