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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,947.44, 301,879.05 and 180,049.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,947.44, 301,879.05 and 180,049.35 is: 248,247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,947.44 : 301,879.05 = 180,049.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,947.44/301,879.05 = 180,049.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,947.44x = 301,879.05 × 180,049.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,947.44x = 54,353,126,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,353,126,731.12/218,947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,247.37

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