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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,478.18, 285,717.27 and 180,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,478.18, 285,717.27 and 180,241.84 is: 248,210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,478.18 : 285,717.27 = 180,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,478.18/285,717.27 = 180,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,478.18x = 285,717.27 × 180,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,478.18x = 51,498,206,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,498,206,464.58/207,478.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,210.23

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