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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,457.70, 645,456.15 and 180,857.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,457.70, 645,456.15 and 180,857.70 is: 271,189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,457.70 : 645,456.15 = 180,857.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,457.70/645,456.15 = 180,857.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,457.70x = 645,456.15 × 180,857.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,457.70x = 116,735,714,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,735,714,739.86/430,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,189.75

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