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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,517.41, 286,260.89 and 180,612.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,517.41, 286,260.89 and 180,612.45 is: 249,146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,517.41 : 286,260.89 = 180,612.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,517.41/286,260.89 = 180,612.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,517.41x = 286,260.89 × 180,612.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,517.41x = 51,702,279,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,702,279,779.02/207,517.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,146.71

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